jun 28, 1400 - Foy Porter
Description:
Among his many French poetic songs, including ballades and rondeaus, Foy Porter is one of Machaut's most famous secular songs. Written in the genre known as virelai, or one of three formes fixed in French tradition, Foy Porter is a lyrical monophonic song that is meant to evoke feelings of happiness in the listener. Following the standard virelai structure, this work is written A b b a A A form.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 28, 1400
Now
~ 625 years ago