Codex Chantilly - En L'amoureux Vergier

De Cælis . Laurence Brisset

Codex Chantilly - En l'amoureux vergier

An enigmatic manuscript as regards its origin and purpose, and containing musical and poetic enigmas within it--the perfect illustration of an art called 'Subtilior'... The Chantilly Codex, MS. 564 from the library of the Château de Chantilly, is one of the richest collections of French music from the late Middle Age. Perfectly preserved, it bears witness to the imagination and virtuosity of the musicians who were exploring the limits of musical notation, which had only recently been established. The 'subtleties' concern both the music--rhythm and polyphony--and the text, its meaning, form and use of language. Throughout their works, the composers skilfully scattered riddles, acrostics, plays on words, quotations and mythological, political or amorous allusions. They rivalled in intelligence but also--and above all--in sensitivity, for the intellectual dimension of this art remains at the service of undeniable beauty.
Featuring vocal suppleness and gentleness of lines lines, the De Caelis ensemble maintains an amorous relationship with this repertoire, the clarity and richness of their timbres allowing us to savour the marvels of the polyphonic writing.

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