Jan Simonides Montanus was a Czech composer of the Renaissance era.
Birth and death
editHe was born in Kutná Hora, between 1530 and 1540, and died at the same place, in 1587.
Utraquism
editHe was an Utraquist and a favourite author of the times. His works represent late 16th century Utraquist polyphony.
Compositions
editHe was a schoolmaster at St. Barbara’s Church. Today 22 of his works are known, but only one them — the composition "Aurea Luce" — has been preserved whole, in Český Krumlov’s song collection. He composed masses with Latin lyrics, motets, and songs in both Czech and Latin.
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