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Became as a boy famous for his voice.

Lassus meaning

Lasso, Orlando di (1532–1595) Composer born in Mons, in the county of Hainaut, a city of the Low Countries [1] then under the rule of Spain [2].

'Orlandus was born at Mons in Hainault in the year 1530.

Lassus meaning...

Orlando Lasso

Composer, native of Flemish, one of the largest musical figures of the Renaissance.

Country: Belgium

Content:

Biography of Orlando Lasso
Early Life and Travels
Life in Munich
Later Years and Legacy
Artistic Achievements

Biography of Orlando Lasso

Orlando di Lasso, also known as Orlandus Lassus, was a composer and one of the most influential musical figures of the Renaissance period.

Born in Mons, Flanders (now Belgium), Lasso's name is seen in various forms, including Latin (Orlandus Lassus), Italian (Orlando di Lasso, which he preferred), and French (Roland de Lattre). In Russian musicology, the Italian version is commonly used.

Early Life and Travels

Little is known about Lasso's early life, and there are unlikely stories surrounding his childhood.

According to one tale, his enchanting voice as a choirboy in the Mons Cathedral captivated the Vice-King of Sicily, Fernando Gonzaga, who was fighting in the Netherlands as part of Emperor Charles