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Profile of Jacob Obrecht

By Espie Estrella, About.com

Born: November 22, 1450
Birthplace: Bergen-op-Zoom, Netherlands
Died: 1505 in Ferrara, Italy
Also known as: One of the well known Franco-Flemish composer of his time.
Type of Compositions: Masses, motets and secular pieces.
Musical Work: Approximately 24 masses, 22 motets, several chansons and instrumental compositions. He is also known for his famous Passion According to St. Matthew.
Interesting Fact: He was the son of a city trumpeter and died of the plague in 1505.

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