Notre Dame School Polyphony (jan 1, 1163 – jan 1, 1250)
Description:
The Notre Dame Cathedral was built in 1163 and was used as a school for composers of polyphonic writing. Leonin (1163-1190) was the first significant composer of polyphonic organum and was the earliest member of the school. His first extensive repertory of composed polyphony was called Magnus Liber Organi. Later came another composer named Perotin. Perotin (1190-1225) was known for his ars ars antiqua music style.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1163
jan 1, 1250
~ 87 years