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   Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer of High Renaissance music. Mainly active in Italy, he was the founder of the Venetian School . [1] He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Adriaan Willaert (born c. 1490, Bruges, Flanders?—died Dec. 8, 1562, Venice) was a Flemish composer who contributed significantly to the development of the Italian madrigal, and who established Venice as one of the most influential musical centres of the 16th century.

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   Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – December 7, 1562) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance and founder of the Venetian School. He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish School style there.

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   Adrian Willaert was a renowned Netherlandish composer of the Renaissance era and one of the most influential composers of the period. He is especially remembered for founding the Venetian School, and for his famous polyphonic Franco-Flemish style which became very popular during that time.

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   Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance and founder of the Venetian School. [1] He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there. [2]

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   Who was Adrian Willaert?

   • Adrian Willaert ( c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer of High Renaissance music. Mainly active in Italy, he was the founder of the Venetian School. He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there.

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   Who was Willaert and what did he do?

   • Willaert was one of the most versatile composers of the Renaissance, writing music in almost every extant style and form. In force of personality, and with his central position as maestro di cappella at St. Mark's, he became the most influential musician in Europe between the death of Josquin and the time of Palestrina.

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   What is Willaert known for?

   • Willaert’s madrigals show a gradual synthesis of the contrapuntal style of the Franco-Netherlandish school and the growing Italian emphasis on harmonic colour and expressiveness. His chansons reflect a similar development. As a composer of sacred music he is known primarily for his motets.

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   • When he informed the singers of their error – that he was in fact the composer – they refused to sing it again. Indeed, Willaert's early style is very similar to that of Josquin, with smooth polyphony, balanced voices and frequent use of imitation or strict canon.

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9. www.classicalconnect.com › composer › Adrian-WillaertAdrian Willaert, classical music composer

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   Jan 19, 2014 · Biography. Adrian Willaert was perhaps the most influential composer between Josquin des Prez and Palestrina. As a composer, he is considered the founder of the Venetian School. From his commanding position as maestro di cappella of St. Mark's in Venice, Willaert's style held sway over northern Italy, and influenced successive generations of ...

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    Adrian Willaert (pronounce: AH-dree-ahn VIL-art), (born Flanders about 1490; died Venice, 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer in the Renaissance period. He was one of the most important composers of his time. He went to Italy when he was young and spent the rest of his life there.