Profile of Clement Janequin

Born:

c. 1485

Birthplace:

Châtellerault, France

Died:

1558 in Paris, France

Also known as:

Composer of descriptive chansons.

Type of Compositions:

He specialized in chansons and took it to a new degree by using descriptive elements such as imitating the sounds of birds.

Musical Work:

He published 2 masses and some psalm settings but he was well known for his chansons. He has written approximately 286 chansons including his famous Chansons like La Guerre.

Interesting Fact:

Clement Janequin was an ordained priest.