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Peter Philips
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Thomas Crecquillon
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Juan del Encina
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Arnold von Bruck
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Juan de Anchieta
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Philippe Rogier
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Heinrich Isaac
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Adrian Willaert
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Ludwig Senfl
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Philippe de Monte
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Philippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a me… read morePhilippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a member of the 3rd generation madrigalists and wrote more madrigals than any other composer of the ti… read morePhilippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a member of the 3rd generation madrigalists and wrote more madrigals than any other composer of the time. Sources cite him as being "the best composer in the… read more