Introduction
Born: Circa 1525, probably in Palestrina, Italy (near Rome).
Died: February 2, 1594, Rome, Italy.
Buried: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
Born: Circa 1525, probably in Palestrina, Italy (near Rome).
Died: February 2, 1594, Rome, Italy.
Buried: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
Palestrina ranks among the great choral music composers. He became master of the Capella Giulia in Rome in 1551. He wrote masses, chorales, madrigals, and other works.