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Period: 1430 to
Rennaisance era
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1431
Guillame Dufay (1397-1474)
Franco-Flemish. First notable renaissance composer. Composed many Masses, hymns, and motets. -
1432
Johannes Ockeghem (1410-1497)
Bass singer that served 3 kings, very respected. Composed several masses, chansons, Requiem. -
1440
Josquin des Prez (1450-1521)
French. Considered by Martin Luther to be the "best of the composers of our time". Composed several masses, chansons, motets. -
1442
Ottaviano Petrucci (1466-1539)
First music printer and publisher! -
1443
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
The founder of the Lutheran Church. Germain theologian and composer. -
1445
Tielman Susato (1510-1570)
German composer of many dance arrangements. Notable work: The Danseriye