Profile of John Dunstable

Born:

c 1390

Birthplace:

Probably in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Died:

December 24, 1453

Also known as:

Dunstaple, he was one of the first composers to use counterpoint.

Type of Compositions:

Mostly sacred pieces.

Musical Work:

Some of his known works are: two complete masses, three incomplete masses, 14 individual mass sections, 12 complete isorythmic motets (eg. Veni Sancte Spiritus}, 27 liturgical text.

Interesting Fact:

Dunstable served the Duke of Bedford.