Profile of Johannes Ockeghem

Born:

1410

Birthplace:

Ghislain, Belgium

Died:

February 6, 1497 in Tours, France

Also known as:

One of the most influential composers of the Early Renaissance and one of the fathers of Renaissance music.

Type of Compositions:

Motets, masses and secular chansons.

Musical Work:

Some of his major works are 16 masses and mass parts including Missa Quinti Toni, Missa l'homme armé, and Missa prolationum, 10 motets, several chansons, 1 canon and other ensemble pieces.

Interesting Fact:

It is believed that he was a student of Binchois and teacher of Joaquin Desprez. At the time of his death, Desprez composed a lament in honor of Johannes Ockeghem.