Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

1525/6 (Palestrina) - 2 feb 1594 (Rome)

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Catholic Enceclopedia - 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.
HOASM - 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.
Kunst der Fuge: G.P. da Palestrina - The Missas in MIDI files (20~) and links.
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.
Palestrina: Prince of Music - Brief biography, portriat, key works, recommended recordings, and historical and societal context from Humanities Web.
Palestrina: Prince of Music - Brief biography, portriat, key works, recommended recordings, and historical and societal context from Humanities Web.