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Pierre Alamire, Spy

July 1, 2024

Musicians throughout history have taken on extra jobs to make ends meet, but perhaps none quite as exciting as that of espionage! Meet Pierre Alamire (Peter van den Hove): a composer, copyist responsible for gathering some of the best works of the Franco-Flemish school, and spy!

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