Palestrina
Americannoun
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Giovanni Pierluigi da 1526?–94, Italian composer.
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Ancient Praeneste. a town in central Italy, ESE of Rome.
noun
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On the program: glorious, otherworldly Renaissance vocal works inspired by the Sistine Chapel, by such composers as Allegri, Des Prez, Palestrina and Morales.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2019
The program, which will be held at Union Theological Seminary on Broadway at 121st Street, will also include music by Palestrina, Brahms and Mr. Pärt.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2017
And it was developed here, in the Sistine Chapel, in particular with Palestrina.
From The Guardian • Dec. 29, 2016
Palestrina notated his “Missa Papae Marcelli” in a high key, suitable for the boys singing the highest part.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2016
Palestrina uses closely related chords throughout, moving from one to another slowly and gradually, and the overall impression is one of stability.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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