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The Sound of Ars subtilior

"The Sound of Ars Subtilior" dives deep into the complex and richly textured music of the late 14th century. This playlist features selections like "Tout par compas suy composés" by Baude Cordier and "La harpe de melodie (Virelai)" by Jacob de Senleches, showcasing the intricate rhythms and counterpoints typical of the Ars Subtilior style. Tracks such as "Fumeux fume" by Solage and "Amour m'a le cuer mis en tel martire (ballade)" by Anthonello de Caserta highlight the genre's penchant for poetic and sometimes cryptic lyrics entwined with ambitious melodic structures.

The playlist also explores the works of composers like Johannes Ciconia and Matteo da Perugia, with pieces like "Per quella strada lactea del cielo" and "Ave sancta mundi salus - Agnus dei" adding to the collection's diverse array of technically sophisticated songs. For those interested in the cerebral and emotionally nuanced music of medieval Europe, "The Sound of Ars Subtilior" offers a comprehensive look at this fascinating and often underrated musical era.

Tetraktys 10 tracks
Gothic Voices 7 tracks
Christopher Page 6 tracks
Phillip Pickett 5 tracks
New London Consort 5 tracks
Laurence Brisset 4 tracks
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