Josquin was Italian by birth and began life as a singer at the Cathedral Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan. He was a remarkable craftsman who was incredibly productive bringing the Renaissance style into an altogether more sensitive and communicative manner. The composer who is often heralded as the master of the High Renaissance is Josquin des Prez. Famous Renaissance Music Pieces and Composers In this article, I will take a brief look at some of the compositions from the Renaissance that have endured in our musical memories and if not familiar to you will serve as a good introduction to the Period of Music in question. The High Renaissance (1520-1560) and the Late Renaissance (1060-1600) are the dates where most of these works originate. Recently refurbished RCM Museum, holding more than 14,000 instruments, portraits and images, as well as a climate-controlled performance space and dedicated research facility.Famous Renaissance Music Pieces and ComposersĮven though the Renaissance period covered over two hundred years of cultural history many of what would be considered to be famous pieces from that time are from a reasonably narrow time period.RCM Library with more than 200,000 scores, books and recordings in its lending collection, as well as access to more than 400 music journals.
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You are also able to make use of the RCM Studios with its facilities for electro-acoustic and screen composition, and we use platforms including Panopto for video conferencing and virtual performance. At the Royal College of Music you will have access to a wholly exceptional performance environment, with the opportunity to hear your compositions played by resident and visiting musicians, RCM orchestras, ensembles and fellow students of the highest musical ability.
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