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Orlande de Lassus
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Guillaume de Machaut
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Thomas Weelkes
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John Dunstable
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John Dunstaple or Dunstable (c. 1390 – December 24, 1453) was an English composer of polyphonic music of the late medieval era and early Re… read moreJohn Dunstaple or Dunstable (c. 1390 – December 24, 1453) was an English composer of polyphonic music of the late medieval era and early Renaissance. He was one of the most famous composers active in the early 15th century, a near-contem… read moreJohn Dunstaple or Dunstable (c. 1390 – December 24, 1453) was an English composer of polyphonic music of the late medieval era and early Renaissance. He was one of the most famous composers active in the early 15th century, a near-contemporary of Leonel Power, and was widely influential, not only… read more
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Orlando Gibbons
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Carlo Gesualdo
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John Taverner
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Giovanni Gabrieli
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Pierre de La Rue
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