Johannes Ockeghem

Renaissance Franco-Flemish Composer and Singer

Johannes Ockeghem was a prominent composer and singer of the early Renaissance period, born around 1410-1425 and passing away in 1497. He served as a choir master and composer for the French royal court, working under three successive kings: Charles VII, Louis XI, and Charles VIII. Ockeghem is known for his complex polyphonic compositions and his mastery of the technique of canon. His works include masses, motets, and chansons. Among his most notable contributions to the musical canon are his masses, which showcase his innovative approach to compositional structure and his skill in manipulating musical form. Ockeghem's influence extended beyond his lifetime, with later composers drawing inspiration from his work. His exact contributions to specific albums like "Missa Cuiusvis Toni" or "Missa 'l'homme Arme'" are part of a larger body of Renaissance music that has been recorded and performed by various artists and ensembles in modern times, but these titles refer to specific compositions rather than albums as understood in contemporary terms.