L’Homme Armé La Cour de Bourgogne et la musique

Description

L'homme armé reveals a musical journey at the Court of Burgundy in the 15th century. Under the direction of Andrew McAnerney, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal offers a program of motets by the early Franco-Flemish polyphonists — Guillaume Dufay, Antoine Busnois, Josquin des Prés, and Gilles Binchois (whose motet A solis ortus cardine is recorded for the first time). Sung a cappella or accompanied by sackbuts, this music reflects the subtle art of vocal counterpoint.
Acclaimed for "its rich texture and radiant sounds of enchanting beauty," the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal (SMAM) has carved out a prominent place in the musical scene of Quebec and Canada. Founded in 1974 by Christopher Jackson, Réjean Poirier, and Hélène Dugal, the Studio's mission is to interpret sacred and secular vocal music composed in the West before 1750.
Praised for his interpretations of early music, Andrew McAnerney has been directing the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal since 2015. A former member of the Tallis Scholars, Mr. McAnerney has performed in about twenty countries with world-renowned ensembles. Mr. McAnerney nurtures his passion for musical excellence and accessibility. He regularly prepares his own scores from their original sources and is particularly interested in reviving forgotten masterpieces.