The year 1508 in classical music and in lyrical art
1508. With other artists, Johannes Tinctoris, Josquin des Prez and Clément Janequin influenced their time (renaissance era). That year would see the birth of future classical or lyrical artists, while others would disappear.
All these moments, more or less notable, make the year 1508 a page in the history of classical and lyrical music to be discovered or rediscovered. soclassiq currently lists 5 of these moments for 1508.
1508, those moments that counted
Birth of Hans NeusidlerThat year: 1508, Classical music, German composer (dead in 1563).
Death of Joan Ambrosio DalzaThat year: 1508, Classical music, Italian musician .
Birth of Alfonso dalla ViolaThat year: 1508, Classical music, Italian composer (dead in 1573).
Birth of Paolo AretinoThat year: 1508, Classical music, composer (dead in 1584).
1508-10-18 - Birth of Lucas LossiusThat year: 1508, Classical music, German theologian and musicologist (dead in 1582).