Tag Archives: ca. 1385

The first reference to Lebertoul uncovered is a guide in Cambrai Cathedral where he was probably a singer in the chorus paricularly during festivals from the liturical calendar (1409-1410). Currently the structure of five chansons are related to him. These are characterized by complex cross-rhythms, chose harmonic adjustments and sweeping, …

This British composer’s life was well documented and increases his import in Renaissance music though handful of his compositions survive. Sturgeon’s will is one of the earliest making it through fifty wills created in British. It unfortunately consists of no information regarding his musical existence. Other documents verify his services …