[performance MIDI files]

Directory of free Palestrina mp3s on the internet that have been made available by their performing artists.

Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Over 50 complete files offered in MIDI format.

Picture, biographical note.

Message board and live chat about life and works.

Article emphasizing his place in Roman Catholic music and the smooth, worshipful style of his compositions. Includes MIDI audio samples.

Biography from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program with portraits. Shows his devotion to the traditional music of the church while opening it up to new forms and influences. Includes related material and discography.

Biography and hymn music from Cyber Hymnal with links to specific pieces and accompanying MIDI audio, including The Strife Is Over, the Battle Won.

Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of his various types of church music, and Naxos discography.

Research bibliography; links. by Russell McNeil.

Focusing on his church music, this essay from WICR radio examines his life, the style and substance of his compositions, and provides explanations of musical terms.

The Missas in MIDI files (20~) and links.

(online order: microfilm)

Catholic Encyclopedia biography calls him the all-time greatest liturgical music composer. Emphasis on his work to support the reforms of the Council of Trent and the Counter Reformation.

Essay providing overview of his life and music compares him with Lassus and Byrd and reckons him their equal.

Biographical data, major works, background information, links to purchase recommended CDs, books, and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Brief biography, portriat, key works, recommended recordings, and historical and societal context from Humanities Web.

Includes MIDI files for four masses, with "19-tone just intonation."