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Profile of Jacob Obrecht

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Born:

November 22, 1450

Birthplace:

Bergen-op-Zoom, Netherlands

Died:

1505 in Ferrara, Italy

Also known as:

One of the well known Franco-Flemish composers of his time.

Type of Compositions:

He wrote 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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