Josquin Desprez: the influencer

Welcome back to Between the Barlines! I am your host, Dr. Maeve Berry, and today we are going to talk about a very important composer from the Renaissance era: Josquin Desprez! A true master of Renaissance polyphony, Josquin was celebrated for his expressive melodies, intricate counterpoint, and innovative techniques that changed the course of Western music.

Josquin Desprez's mentioned works

Missa L’homme Armé: ​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn0SF3O1raY

El Grillo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI-bQ0RkArA

Mille regretz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=107gP2moTKM