Du Fay (FR) (jan 1, 1397 – jan 1, 1474)
Description:
The most famous and well-documented composer of the 1400s- Cosmopolitan style
o Belgium – Contrapuntal expertise and fauxbourdon
o England – contenance angloise and use of thirds
o Italy – ballates and motets
- One can trace in Du Fay’s life of works the transition between
- Medieval and Renaissance musical traits and sensibilities
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1397
jan 1, 1474
~ 77 years