Adam Berg (publisher)
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Adam Berg was a German printer and publisher who is best remembered for his work as a music publisher
and for his publication of Catholic religious texts. His publishing company was based in Munich
, and he actively published music there from 1567–1597. His most notable music publication was Patrocinium musicum which was published in ten volumes from 1573–1580, five of which were devoted to music by composer Orlande de Lassus
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Music publisher (sheet music)
The term music publisher originally referred to publishers who issued printed sheet music....
and for his publication of Catholic religious texts. His publishing company was based in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, and he actively published music there from 1567–1597. His most notable music publication was Patrocinium musicum which was published in ten volumes from 1573–1580, five of which were devoted to music by composer Orlande de Lassus
Orlande de Lassus
Orlande de Lassus was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance...
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Sources
- Bibliographie des chants populaires français by Paul de Beaurepaire-Froment
- Ecrits de musiciens by Jacques-Gabriel Prod'homme