Orlande de Lassus

Orlande de Lassus (1532–1594) was a composer, court chapel master and conductor.

Also recorded as Orlande de Lattre; Roland de Lattre.

Overview

Born at Mons in 1532, died at Munich in 1594.

In detail

training under Hoste da Reggio is recorded. Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli and Francisco Leontaritis are recorded as having studied under Orlande de Lassus. the recorded working language is Flemish Dutch, Spanish and Middle French.

The field of work recorded is composer. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are motet, polyphony and renaissance.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Works named in the authority record are Lagrime di San Pietro.

Work by Orlande de Lassus is recorded in the collections of Procuratoria di San Marco musical archive and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Golden Spur.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Orlando di Lasso”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154792: Orlande de Lassus

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