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Philippe de Monte
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The biggest and most important musical institution in the Czech lands was the court ensemble: founded by Ferdinand I as a group of singers with two organs, under Maximilian several other instruments were added, and it reached its peak of development during the reign of Rudolph II. Czech membership in the group was low, as it was mostly made up of Dutch, Spaniards, Germans, and Italians. For 35 years until his death, its conductor was Philippe de Monte; he was a composer of masses, motets and madrigals. MIDI FILE - Corydon turns sans end (1'23'') Following the example of the imperial court, he encouraged the growth of music in the courts.
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