Antoine Brumel (c. 1460 – 1512/1513) was a significant figure in the Franco-Flemish school of music during the Renaissance. Brumel's career flourished in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a period marked by a rich development of polyphonic choral music. He was known for his innovative and complex contrapuntal compositions, and today, his works are regarded as a bridge between the medieval period and the High Renaissance. Although details about his life are relatively sparse, Brumel served in various prestigious positions, including as choirmaster at Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres, and later, his services were enlisted by the court of Alfonso I d'Este in Ferrara, Italy.

Brumel's most recent releases, which include collections like "Josquin's Legacy: Motets of the 15th & 16th Centuries" and "Brumel: Missa De Beata Virgine / Ave Virgo Gloriosa / Ave, Ancilla Trinitatis," showcase his mastery in the genre of the Mass and motet. His "Missa De Beata Virgine" is particularly noted for its melodious qualities and rich textures, while his "Ave Virgo Gloriosa" and "Ave, Ancilla Trinitatis" exhibit his skill in setting devotional texts to music. The album "Brumel and Prez: Missa Berzerette savoyenne" places him alongside Josquin des Prez, another titan of Renaissance music, indicating Brumel's high stature in the canon of European art music. Finally, "Brumel: Mass/Sequentia 'Dies Irae'" includes one of his most ambitious compositions, featuring a setting of the "Dies Irae" sequence, which stands as a testament to Brumel's daring approach to composition and his lasting influence on the music of the Renaissance.

Genres

Early Music

Franco-flemish School

French Renaissance

Renaissance

Latest Release

Brumel: Du tout plongiet / Fors seulement

Antoine Brumel•

The Gesualdo Six•

Owain Park

Single - Released June 21, 2024