Giovanni palestrina biography

    giovanni palestrina biography
Field Information
Full Name Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth Palestrina, Papal States
Date of Death 02 February 1594
Place of Death Rome, Papal States
Citizenship / Country of Residence Papal States
Education Musical training as a choirboy in Rome
Profession Composer, Organist, Choir Director
Years of Activity 1544-1594
Brief Information Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was an Italian Renaissance composer of sacred music. He is considered a leading figure of the Roman School of musical composition in the 16th century. His work significantly influenced the development of Roman Catholic church music.