Who reevaluated Josquin in the 20th century?
August Wilhelm Ambros
Arnold Schoenberg
Igor Stravinsky
Leonard Bernstein
Answer
August Wilhelm Ambros, a 19th-century musicologist, played a pivotal role in reevaluating Josquin des Prez in the 20th century. Ambros's comprehensive study of Josquin's music, published in 1843, provided a fresh perspective on the composer's work, highlighting its technical mastery, emotional depth, and innovative use of polyphony.
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