Jacob Regnart

Renaissance Franco-Flemish Composer and Singer

Jacob Regnart (c. 1540s – October 16, 1599) was a Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer, known for his sacred and secular music. His career flourished in the late 16th century, and he served in the Habsburg court, where he was highly regarded by the archdukes of Austria. Regnart's work as a composer was versatile, encompassing both Catholic church music and German secular songs. He published several collections of music throughout his career, including masses, motets, and chansons. His style reflects the transition from the Renaissance to the early Baroque period, with a clear influence of the more homophonic textures that were becoming popular at the time.