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Orlande de Lassus

c. 1532–1594 · 16th century · Also known as Orlando di Lasso

Orlande de Lassus was a Franco-Flemish composer, born in Mons in Hainaut around 1532, and one of the most prolific and celebrated musicians of the late Renaissance. From 1556 he served the Wittelsbach court of Albert V in Munich, leading its chapel from 1563 until his death in 1594. He wrote more than 2,000 works, including masses, motets, madrigals and chansons.

Orlande de Lassus
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Orlande de Lassus. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/orlande-de-lassus
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