This recording delves into the world of 16th-century printed music, highlighting the rise of music printing and its impact on the dissemination of works. The project focuses on Renaissance songs and dances, reflecting the emergence of a bourgeois audience passionate about polyphony. Figures like Pierre Attaingnant played a key role in blending vocal and instrumental music, paving the way for new forms of musical creation.
Through a rich repertoire of French songs and Italian dances, this album showcases the influence of orality and improvisation. Pieces like Doulce Mémoire and the Pass’e mezzo reveal the virtuosity and creativity of musicians of the time, while demonstrating the importance of cultural exchanges between France and Italy. A true immersion into the artistic richness of the Renaissance.
