Preces Speciales Pro Salubri Generalis Concilii Successu (Special Prayers for the Health and Success of the General Council) for four voices (Venice: Antonio Gardano), setting of texts by Pedro de Soto for the Council of Trent
First book of six masses for four and five voices (Venice: Antonio Gardano)
Orlande de Lassus – Sacrae cantiones for five voices (Nuremberg: Johann vom Berg & Ulrich Neuber)
Philippe de Monte – First book of madrigal for four voices (Venice: Angelo Gardano)