A bit of a puzzler
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There are few reliable facts about the life of Johannes Ockeghem, who died in 1497. It is possible that he studied with the composer Gilles Binchois, and it seems that he was a very good bass singer. He became principal singer-chaplain at the court of Charles VII of France in 1450, and seems to have held this post for 47 years. He was highly respected, and his death was marked with a Latin lament by Erasmus. Contemporary writers mention large amounts of music composed by Ockeghem which have now been lost.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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A catalyst of genius
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The Barbican Art Gallery in London, England, is currently holding an exhibition entitled 'Diaghilev: Creator of the Ballets Russes.' This looks at his early work as curator of exhibitions, founder and editor of 'The World of Art' magazine and promoter of concerts and operas. The exhibition is interesting in itself, even though it ends with the outbreak of the first world war. It is disappointing that it is not being backed up with related concerts in the Barbican Centre's programme.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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