Short bio Antonius Divitis
Full biography Antonius Divitis
Antonius Divitis was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance era. He was born in the 15th century, and worked as a court musician for Louis XII of France. As a composer, Divitis was known for his use of intricate polyphony and clever imitation techniques, which were typical of the music of his time.
Divitis' works have survived to the present day, and he is remembered as one of the leading composers of his era. Some of his compositions include motets, masses, and chansons, which were popular forms of music during the Renaissance period. One of his famous compositions is "Ista est speciosa", a motet that showcases his compositional style and use of polyphony.
During his lifetime, Divitis was known to have collaborated with other famous composers of the time, such as Jean Mouton and Antoine Brumel. His style was highly influential, and he is regarded as an important figure in the development of Renaissance music.
Although little is known about Divitis' personal life, his music has left an indelible mark on the classical music world. Today, his compositions continue to be performed and enjoyed by musicians and audiences alike, and his legacy as a composer of the Renaissance era lives on.
Compositions featuring Antonius Divitis
# | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
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1 | Credo, for 6 voices | 9:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
2 | Lux Perpetua, requiem | 52:27 min | Choral | - |
3 | O desolatorum consolator | 5:25 min | Vocal Music | - |
4 | Per lignum | 3:06 min | Choral | - |
5 | Regina Caeli | 3:52 min | Vocal Music | - |
6 | Salve Regina | 2:58 min | Choral | - |
7 | Sanctus | 3:18 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Antonius Divitis
# | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
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1 | Ensemble Organum, Marcel Pérès, Antonius Divitis, Antoine de Févin – Lux Perpetua. Requiem(CD, Album) | 2012 | æon | |
2 | The Ring Ensemble Of Finland, Jean Mouton, Andreas de Silva, Constantius Festa, Adrian Willaert, Jean Le Santier, Antonius Divitis, Jean Richafort – The Medici Wedding - 13 Motets Of The Medici Codex(CD, ) | 2004 | Alba Records |
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