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The Leuven Chansonnier contains no composer names. So how do we unravel the authorship of these anonymous works? In episode 12 of "Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective," Sean Gallagher delves into the challenges of attributing these compositions. He explains how musicologists use concordances and detailed research to connect works to specific composers while acknowledging that many pieces remain unattributed. Join us as we explore the detective work behind the attribution in episode 12 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms of your choice. Alamire Foundation @followers #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

Produced in the latter half of the 15th century, the Leuven Chansonnier's origins have intrigued scholars. Jane Alden reveals the various factors that have led researchers to associate this type of songbook with a specific region. Join us as we explore the historical context in episode 11 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms of your choice. Alamire Foundation @followers #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

In Episode 10 of "Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective", Adam Knight Gilbert provides a fascinating explanation of how he identifies particular patterns in these chansons and what they might reveal about the composer's thought process. Join us for an exploration in Episode 10 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms of your choice. #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation Alamire Foundation

Johannes Ockeghem, one of the leading musical figures of his era. But who was this Franco-Flemish polyphonist? In Episode 9 of "Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective," we delve into the life and work of this remarkable composer. Fabrice Fitch, composer and Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, provides an illuminating introduction to Ockeghem's contributions to Renaissance music. Join us for an exploration of this 15th-century musical figure. Available now on alamire.tv or your preferred social media platform. #Ockeghem #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation Alamire Foundation

Thank you to all the wonderful musicians and collaborators for an amazing year of music and creativity. Your talent and dedication continue to inspire. Wishing you all a restful and joyful end of the year — see you in 2025 for new adventures! 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙡’𝘼𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Artists: 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲y, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗲’ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶 Composer: Giuseppe Clemente Dall’Abaco Elinor Frey Cello Accademia de' Dissonanti 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗷𝗶: 𝗢𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗺 Artist: 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 Composer: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 & 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗸𝗲: 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 Artists: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗩𝗼𝗷𝘁ě𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿á𝗱 Composers: Johannes Tourout, Heinrich Isaac, Gaspar van Weerbeke Cappella Mariana Vojtech Semerad 𝗝.𝗦. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵: 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 Artists: Il 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝘆𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗸 Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Il Gardellino 𝑳𝒆𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝑽𝒐𝒍. 3 & 4. 𝑳𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒆𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒆 Artists: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 Composers: Johannes Ockeghem, Antoine Busnoys, Firminus Caron, and others Sollazzo Ensemble 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒖𝒎 Artists: 𝐎𝐱𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬 Composers: Aaron Copland, John

The Leuven Chansonnier, consisting entirely of secular chansons, opens with Walter Frye's Ave regina caelorum. In Episode 8 of Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective, David Fallows, Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester, unravels the mystery behind this intriguing choice and sheds light on his research into the story of one of Frye’s most renowned works. Join us in Episode 8 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms of your choice. Alamire Foundation #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

In Episode 7 of the ”Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective” series, Sigrid Harris unravels the poetic structures behind the captivating chansons of the 15th-century songbook. Exploring what poetic forms composers drew upon and the origins of these forms. Discover it yourself in Episode 7 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms. Alamire Foundation #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

The Leuven Chansonnier contains 49 polyphonic chansons. But what exactly does the term ‘chanson’ entail? What are the specific musical characteristics that define these works? In which language was the poetry typically written? Scott Metcalfe, artistic director of the ensemble Blue Heron (US), provides us with an introduction to the genre and an answer to all of these questions and more. Discover it yourself in Episode 6 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Available on alamire.tv or one of our social media platforms of your choice. Alamire Foundation #chanson #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

The Leuven Chansonnier, discovered about a decade ago, brings us beautiful songs from centuries past. But what exactly is a 'chansonnier'? Jane Alden, Professor at Wesleyan University (US), explains the meaning of this term and explores the context in which this genre of books gained its popularity. Uncover the details in Episode 5 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective, now on alamire.tv or your preferred social media platform. Alamire Foundation #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

Who are the composers behind the Leuven Chansonnier's 50 compositions? Adam Knight Gilbert reveals the 15th-century key figures who could be linked to the songbook in Episode 4 of Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective. Discover them with us on alamire.tv Alamire Foundation #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation

How can one distinguish the music of a specific composer? Did 15th-century composers have their own distinctive style? Expert Sean Gallagher from the New England Conservatory of Music (US) explains how he's gotten to know these composers and their music over time. Discover the answer in Episode 3 of the series Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective, now on alamire.tv or your preferred social media platform. Alamire Foundation #musicalheritage #leuvenchansonnier #alamirefoundation