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(Yo-an’-nez Se-kon’-ya) c. 1370–1412 Franco-Flemish composer and theorist Ciconia was active principally in Italy. For many years he was regarded as the main link between Machaut and Du Fay, and although other influential composers have now come to the fore, he is still seen as one of the most important figures of his generation. He wrote songs in French and ...

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was one of the most influential works of the period. Recommended Recording: Missa L’homme armé, Binchois Consort (dir) Andrew Kirkman (Hyperion) Introduction | Medieval Era | Classical Personalities | Johannes Ciconia | Medieval Era | Classical ...

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discant style, as well as in his later Mass cycles based on a cantus firmus. Musical Pioneer In his isorhythmic motets Du Fay referred both to the works of Ciconia and to French music of the fourteenth century, producing densely textured works structured with isorhythm and related techniques in all voices. Some of these pieces, such as Nuper ...

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poetry could come only from the heart.’ Donald Grout and Claude V. Palisca Leading Exponents Hildegard of Bingen Leonin Perotin Philippe de Vitry Guillaume de Machaut Francesco Landini Johannes Ciconia John Dunstable Guillaume Du Fay Gilles Binchois Medieval Style Unaccompanied chanted recitations of the liturgy in Latin, with one syllable extended across two or more notes, are characteristic ...

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the church was reunited under one pope, Martin V. Many composers were associated with the papal court in Rome, both during and after the Schism, including Johannes Ciconia (c. 1370–1412) and his contemporary Antonio Zacara, and Guillaume Du Fay (c. 1397–1474). The councils were also important forums for musicians, especially the Council of Constance, at ...