Jacobus Vaet

Short bio Jacobus Vaet

Birthday: 1529 in Harelbeke, Belgium

Died: 1567 in Vienna, Austria

Genre: Classical

Period: Renaissance

Full biography Jacobus Vaet

Jacobus Vaet was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance period, born in Kortrijk in 1529. He was one of the leading composers of his time, and his works were highly recognized and respected throughout Europe. Vaet studied music at the University of Louvain, where he was a pupil of the famous composer Jean Mouton.

After completing his studies, Vaet moved to Italy, where he worked as a musician in the service of Cardinal Rodolfo Pio and was introduced to the Roman School of composers. Later on, he served several European courts, including the Habsburg Court in Vienna, and the Bavarian Court in Munich.

Jacobus Vaet was renowned for his polyphonic vocal music, which was regarded as complex, expressive, and technically sophisticated. He was known for his use of chromaticism, intricate counterpoint, and bold harmonic progressions. Vaet's music often featured intricate canonic writing, which added to the complexity and depth of his compositions.

Vaet's repertoire included sacred music, such as masses, motets, and hymns, as well as secular music, including madrigals and chansons. His musical output was significant, and his works were published widely during his lifetime.

Jacobus Vaet passed away in 1567, leaving behind a legacy of Renaissance music that continues to be celebrated and admired by music lovers today.

Compositions featuring Jacobus Vaet

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Missa Ego flos campi, for 6-8 voices	30:41 min	Vocal Music	1568
2	Antevenis virides, motet for 6 voices ("In laudem Illustrissimi Principis Albertis Bavariae Ducis")	4:51 min	Vocal Music	1550
3	Quid Christum Captive, for chorus	5:46 min	Choral	-
4	Magnificat octavi toni, for 4 or 5 voices	7:42 min	Vocal Music	-
5	Magnificat secundi toni	8:35 min	Choral	-
6	Magnificat sexti toni	9:53 min	Choral	-
7	Magnificat, for 6-part chorus	8:52 min	Choral	-
8	Mater digna Dei, for 5-part chorus	4:37 min	Choral	-
9	Miserere mei, Deus, for 5 voices	5:35 min	Vocal Music	-
10	Missa pro Defunctis	26:48 min	Choral	-
11	Missa quodlibetica	27:16 min	Choral	-
12	Musica Dei donum, for 5 voices	3:19 min	Vocal Music	-
13	O Quam Gloriosum	3:01 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
14	Qui gerit Augusti, for 4-part chorus	3:25 min	Choral	-
15	Iste est Joannes, motet	3:00 min	Choral	-
16	Quoties diem, motet	4:23 min	Choral	-
17	Rex Babylonis, motet for 5 voices	9:13 min	Vocal Music	-
18	Salve Regina, for 5-part chorus	6:55 min	Choral	-
19	Salve regina, motet for 6 voices	6:41 min	Vocal Music	-
20	Sans vous ne puis, for 4 voices	1:34 min	Vocal Music	-
21	Spiritus Domini, motet for 6 voices	5:08 min	Vocal Music	-
22	Te Deum	8:36 min	Choral	-
23	Ut queant laxis, motet	5:36 min	Choral	-
24	Videns Dominu, for 5-part chorus	4:55 min	Choral	-
25	Vitam quae faciunt, for 6-part chorus	2:23 min	Choral	-
26	Currite felices, for 6-part chorus	7:39 min	Choral	-
27	Amour leal, for 4 voices	2:00 min	Vocal Music	-
28	Angelus ad pastores ait, for 6-part chorus	3:32 min	Choral	-
29	Ascendetis post filium, for 6-part chorus	6:55 min	Choral	-
30	Assumens Jesus Petrum, for chorus	4:55 min	Choral	-
31	Aurea luce, for 5-part chorus	10:30 min	Choral	-
32	Ave maris stella, motet	7:29 min	Choral	-
33	Beata es et venerabilis, for 4-part chorus	5:54 min	Choral	-
34	Christe servorum	1:46 min	Vocal Music	-
35	Conditor alme siderum, for chorus	6:43 min	Choral	-
36	Continuo lachrimas	3:30 min	Choral	-
37	Crimina Laxa, for chorus	1:12 min	Choral	-
38	A solis ortus cardine, motet	6:43 min	Vocal Music	-
39	Deus Tuorum Militum, for chorus	4:57 min	Choral	-
40	Discubuit Jesus, for chorus	7:42 min	Choral	-
41	Dixerunt Impii, for chorus	6:54 min	Choral	-
42	Dulces exuviae	4:36 min	Choral	-
43	Dum Steteritis, for chorus	6:58 min	Choral	-
44	Ecce apparebit Dominus, for 5 voices	4:28 min	Vocal Music	-
45	En l'ombre d'ung buissonet, for 4 voices	1:31 min	Vocal Music	-
46	Ferdnande Imperio, for chorus	6:34 min	Choral	-
47	Filiae Jerusalem, for 5 voices	3:15 min	Vocal Music	-
48	In tenebris, motet	3:17 min	Choral	-

Albums featuring Jacobus Vaet

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Jacobus Vaet, Noël Akchoté – Missa Ego Flos Campi(13×File, MP3, Album)	2016	Noël Akchoté Downloads
2	Jacobus Vaet - Dufay Ensemble / Eckehard Kiem – Sacred Music(4×CD, Compilation, Reissue)	2016	Brilliant Classics
3	Vaet / Cinquecento Renaissance Vokal – Missa Ego Flos Campi(CD, Album)	2009	Hyperion
4	Jacob Vaet Vol. 4 – Dufay Ensemble • Eckehard Kiem – Magnificat Evangelienmotetten · Gospel Motets	2007	Ars Musici
5	Jacobus Vaet - Dufay Ensemble – Jacobus Vaet Vol. III: Salve Regina - Geistliche Motetten - Huldigungsmotetten	2005	Ars Musici
6	Jacobus Vaet, Dufay Ensemble – Te Deum laudamus; Motetten; Magnificat; Missa Quodlibetica(CD, )	2004	Ars Musici
7	Jacobus Vaet, Dufay Ensemble – Requiem • Motetten(CD, Album)	2002	Ars Musici