Philippe de Monte (1521 – 4 July 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance active all over Europe.Lindell 2001, p.16. He was a member of the 3rd generation madrigalistsBrown 1999, p.205. and wrote more madrigals than any other composer of the time.Lindell 2001, p.18. Sources cite him as being "the best composer in the entire country, particularly in the new manner and musica reservata."Reese 1954, p.511. Others compare his collections of music with that of other influential composers, such as Lassus.Bergquist 2005, p.108.
