Van wie was Tarquinia Molza?

Tarquinia Molza

Tarquinia Molza

Tarquinia Molza (1 November 1542 – 8 August 1617) was an Italian singer, poet, conductor, composer, and natural philosopher. She was considered a great virtuosa. She was involved with the famous Concerto delle donne, although whether she sang with them or coached them is not clear. She also played the viola bastarda, viola da mano, clavier, and lute. Trained in both distinctly male and female singing styles, her contributions helped combine them into the madrigal of the late Renaissance.

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Giaches de Wert

Giaches de Wert ook soms Jacques de Wert, Jacob Werth, Jacob Vuert (Weert, 1535 – Mantua, 6 mei 1596) was een Franco-Vlaamse componist die actief was in Italië. Hij was een van de leidende personen in de ontwikkeling van de madrigaal van de late renaissance.

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