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Johannes Brassart

Died on October 22, 1455

Johannes Brassart, Flemish composer

Johannes Brassart (also Jean Brasart) (c. 1400 – before 22 October 1455) was a composer of the early-Renaissance Burgundian school. Of his output, only sacred vocal music has survived, and it typifies early-15th-century practice.

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