Italian Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was likely born near Rome in a town called Palestrina. Some list his birth in 1514 or 1515 while other maintain a much later date of 1525 or 1526. It is certain that he died in Rome in 1594. He was choirmaster at St. Peters in Rome and was a major representative of the Council of Trent's musical reforms. His style is based in Franco-Flemish imitative counterpoint, voice parts flow in continuous rhythm, with a new melodic motive for each phrase of the text.
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- Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da Catholic Encyclopedia biography calls him the all-time greatest liturgical music composer. Emphasis on his work to support the reforms of the Council of Trent and the Counter Reformation.
- Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina Biography from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program with portraits. Shows his devotion to the traditional music of the church while opening it up to new forms and influences. Includes related material and discography.
- Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da Essay providing overview of his life and music compares him with Lassus and Byrd and reckons him their equal.
- Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (c. 1525 - 1594), Italy Biographical data, major works, background information, links to purchase recommended CDs, books, and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
- Classic Cat: Palestrina Directory of free Palestrina mp3s on the internet that have been made available by their performing artists.
- Palestrina: Prince of Music Brief biography, portriat, key works, recommended recordings, and historical and societal context from Humanities Web.
- Kunst der Fuge: G.P. da Palestrina The Missas in MIDI files (20~) and links.
- Classical Archives: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Biography and complete files offered in MIDI format.