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Ockeghem

American  
[ok-uh-gem] / ˈɒk əˌgɛm /
Also Ockenheim

noun

  1. Johannes Okeghem, Jean d'.


Ockeghem British  
/ ˈɒkəˌɡɛm, ˈɔkəxəm /

noun

  1. Also: OckenheimJohannes (joːˈhɑnəs), Jean d' (ʒɑ̃ d), or Jan van (jɑn vɑn). ?1430–?95, Flemish composer

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Indeed, Dr. Taruskin made his name through his studies in the Renaissance, with revelatory performances in the 1970s of the music of the then-obscure composer Johannes Ockeghem.

From Washington Post • Jul. 2, 2022

A continuing marvel of Boston’s music scene, this superb choir has been making its way through the music of Johannes Ockeghem, the 15th-century Flemish composer.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2017

On Saturday at 6 p.m., the church’s choir performs motets by Dufay, Obrecht, Ockeghem and others in “Nöel et la Vierge Marie: A Franco-Flemish Christmas Celebration.”

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2013

Henderson declares that "in technical skill no master has ever surpassed Ockeghem; and all that he knew he taught Josquin, who made it the outlet for his real musical genius."

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.