Renaissance Period - Music from 1400 to 1600
An explosion of knowledge, wealth, and creativity nearly 600 years ago earned the years between 1400 and 1600 the title of The Renaissance Period. Not only were great works of art created, but also great pieces of music. These resources will help you discover the composers of the Renaissance Period, their works, and the history behind them.
Renaissance Composers
These top 8 Renaissance composers helped mold and define the Renaissance Period.
These top 8 Renaissance composers helped mold and define the Renaissance Period.
Sacred Renaissance Music
This website gives a detailed discription of Renaissance Period sacred music. It offers an .mp3 library, composer links, and turtorials.
This website gives a detailed discription of Renaissance Period sacred music. It offers an .mp3 library, composer links, and turtorials.
The Internet Renaissance Band - Music of the Renaissance
Although the music is in .midi format, this fun site lists many Renaissance composers and samples of their music.
Although the music is in .midi format, this fun site lists many Renaissance composers and samples of their music.
The Renaissance Period Composers
This website lists the composers of the Renaissance Period and their biographies.
This website lists the composers of the Renaissance Period and their biographies.
A Selection of Renaissance Music
Not too pleasing on the eyes, but a significant source renaissance repertoire.
Not too pleasing on the eyes, but a significant source renaissance repertoire.
The Renaissance
A relatively short analysis of music from the Renaissance Period.
A relatively short analysis of music from the Renaissance Period.