Gilles Binchois
Flemish composer of early music
Born
1400
626 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Belgium
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A significant composer of the early Renaissance, contribution to the development of polyphonic music in the 15th century played a crucial role. Assisted in establishing the Burgundian School of composers, known for intricate melodies and harmonies. Worked alongside notable contemporaries and composed many motets, chansons, and the mass. His works featured in the repertoire of European music during the period, influencing later generations of composers.
Composed the popular chanson 'De tous biens playne'
Contributed to the mass 'Missa in C'
Influenced the Burgundian School
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