After the hegemony of the polyphonists, who determined Europe’s musical agenda in the Renaissance, the Low Countries disappeared to the background of the international music scene. Belgium never had another golden era like this, but its musical history has plenty of individual composers that glitter in the artistic firmament with an impressive record of magnificent pieces. Joseph-Hector Fiocco for example, who began and ended his career in Brussels as the descendant of an illustrious musical dynasty, and also left his mark as master of choristers on Antwerp Cathedral. Fiocco composed mainly religious vocal music in Latin and as such is sometimes indebted to the French style, and at other times to the Italian. His familiarity with both languages made him an excellent teacher – amongst others of Antonius Belcier, who spread his wings towards Turnhout after completing his studies. The Baroque organ of the Turnhout Church of St. Peter inspired him to create many compositions, including a requiem. This organ was also under the charge of Sebastien-Joseph Robson for a while and he too wrote music for the end of days.