Profile of Jacob Arcadelt

Born:

c. 1500

Birthplace:

Belgium

Died:

October 14, 1568 in Paris

Also known as:

Jacques, Jakob, Arcadel, Archadelt, Archadente, Archadet, or Harchadelt. One of the composers who helped establish the madrigal musical form.

Type of Compositions:

He wrote madrigals, masses, chansons and motets.

Influence:

Josquin and the Belgian School.

Musical Work:

Published 6 books of madrigals for 5 voices and three volumes of masses for 3 to 7 voices along with 24 motets and 126 French chansons.

Interesting Fact:

He served the Duke of Guise.