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Francesco Landini (c.1325-1397) and Guillaume de Machaut (c.1300-1377) stand at the pinnacle of the new art of the 14th century in their respective lands. Landini, the blind singer and organist of Florence, left a legacy of sweet and flowing ''ballatas'' and madrigals. Machaut, the last of the ''trouveres'' and the first of the great composers of part songs in France, was a great poet as well as musician. In the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]], the [[Folger Consort]] presented ''Landini & Machaut: Master of the Notes'', sharing exquisite songs by both 14th-century masters as well as exciting virtuoso instrumental music of the time. Performances were held from March 31 to April 2, 2006.  
[[Folger Consort|Folger Theatre]] presented ''Landini & Machaut: Master of the Notes'' from March 31 to April 2, 2006 in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre|Elizabethan Theatre]]. Francesco Landini (c.1325-1397) and Guillaume de Machaut (c.1300-1377) stand at the pinnacle of the new art of the 14th century in their respective lands. Landini, the blind singer and organist of Florence, left a legacy of sweet and flowing ''ballatas'' and madrigals. Machaut, the last of the ''trouveres'' and the first of the great composers of part songs in France, was a great poet as well as musician. The Consort shared exquisite songs by both 14th-century masters as well as exciting virtuoso instrumental music of the time. Performances were held from March 31 to April 2, 2006.  




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Folger Theatre presented Landini & Machaut: Master of the Notes from March 31 to April 2, 2006 in the Folger's Elizabethan Theatre. Francesco Landini (c.1325-1397) and Guillaume de Machaut (c.1300-1377) stand at the pinnacle of the new art of the 14th century in their respective lands. Landini, the blind singer and organist of Florence, left a legacy of sweet and flowing ballatas and madrigals. Machaut, the last of the trouveres and the first of the great composers of part songs in France, was a great poet as well as musician. The Consort shared exquisite songs by both 14th-century masters as well as exciting virtuoso instrumental music of the time. Performances were held from March 31 to April 2, 2006.


Artists

Folger Consort

Artistic Directors

  • Robert Eisenstein
  • Christopher Kendall

Guest artists: Trefoil

  • Drew Minter: countertenor, harp
  • Mark Rimple: countertenor, lute, psaltery
  • Marcia Young: soprano, harp