Claude Le Jeune

Composer

1528 – 1600

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Who was Claude Le Jeune?

Claude Le Jeune was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was the primary representative of the musical movement known as musique mesurée, and a significant composer of the "Parisian" chanson, the predominant secular form in France in the latter half of the 16th century. His fame was widespread in Europe, and he ranks as one of the most influential composers of the time.

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Born
1528
Valenciennes
Also known as
  • Le Jeune, Claude
  • Claude Jeune
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Died
Sep 26, 1600

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on July 23, 2013

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