Pérotin, also known as Perotinus Magnus, is an essential figure in the history of Western music, celebrated for his contributions to the development of polyphony during the medieval period. Flourishing in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, he was part of the Notre-Dame school of polyphony and is believed to have been a master at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Pérotin pushed musical boundaries by expanding the number of voice parts in sacred compositions, developing what were then innovative techniques that laid the groundwork for future generations of composers.

The exact details of Pérotin's life are somewhat obscured by time, but his legacy is preserved through a small yet significant collection of works which have been lauded for their complexity and expressive power. Among his most renowned compositions are "Viderunt Omnes" and "Sederunt Principes," which showcase the rhythmic and melodic innovations of the Ars Antiqua period. In modern times, musicians and composers continue to draw inspiration from Pérotin's music, often arranging his pieces for contemporary instruments, as evidenced in releases such as "Music for Notre-Dame de Paris - Pérotin (Arr. for Dobro)" and "Pérotin: Sederunt & Viderunt (Arr. for Guitar)." These newer interpretations highlight the timeless nature of Pérotin's work and its lasting influence on the canon of Western classical music.

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Early Music

Medieval

Renaissance

Latest Release

Notre-Dame de Paris 1160- 1250

Pérotin

Album - 13 Tracks - Released May 31, 2024