Flemish Renaissance composer Josquin Desprez was born in Hainut (present-day Belgium) around 1440 and died in 1521. Surviving works include 19 masses, about 100 motets, some 70 French chansons, and a few instrumental pieces and Italian frottole. Martin Luther said of him, "Josquin is master of the notes, which must express what he desires; other choral composers must do what the notes dictate."- Category ID : 24577
Radio transcript and RAM audio of University of Houston program investigating his life and works. Details his use of musical notation to pay homage to patrons. By engineering professor Dr. John H. Lienhard.
Biographical essay includes his training and work in contrapuntal music. Includes extensive list of recordings with links to details of contents and purchase information.
Biography contrasting his significance with the lack of knowledge about his life. Includes portrait, discography, and period related material from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.