Eustache du Caurroy

Eustache du Caurroy (1549–1609) was a French Renaissance composer and a big deal in the late 16th-century royal music scene. He served as court composer for Kings Henry III and Henry IV, crafting sacred and ceremonial music that blended polyphonic grandeur with emotional depth. His *Requiem des rois de France* became the go-to funeral music for French monarchs for over a century—it’s even thought to have been performed at Henry IV’s own service. Beyond somber requiems, du Caurroy’s work included intricate motets and instrumental pieces, often flavored with the “musique mesurée” style that paired poetry and rhythm. Though he’s been gone for 400+ years, modern ensembles keep his legacy alive, like the recent *Musique en la chapelle d’Henri IV* and *Requiem Mass & Motets* releases, which let today’s listeners time-travel to the opulent soundscapes of France’s royal past.

Genres

Medieval

Latest Release

Eustache du Caurroy: Musique en la chapelle d'Henri IV

Eustache du Caurroy

Album - 22 Tracks - Released September 1, 2010