Composer of the Week: Dufay: The Medieval Mindset

Donald Macleod explores the music of early Renaissance composer Guillaume Dufay, looking at the rich and profoundly moving works he planned for observances at his death. Donald is joined by William Lyons, a historical music researcher and the founder-director of the ensemble the Dufay Collective. Pulling together what's known about Dufay across the series of five programmes, they build a picture of the man behind this illustrious reputation, examine the key relationships he fostered, and consider how his music flourished as he navigated the turbulent political currents of the age. Dufay set out his funeral obsequies in detail and he regarded his transition to the after-life to be of paramount importance, naturally all such arrangements required some exceptional music. Dufay: St Anthony of Padua Mass - Kyrie. The Binchois Consort, Andrew Kirkman (conductor). Ce jour de l'an. Bernhard Landauer (counter-tenor), Unicorn Ensemble, Michael Posch (director). St Anthony of Padua Mass - Gloria. The Binchois Consort, Andrew Kirkman (conductor). Quel fronte signorillo; C'est bien raison de devoir essaucier. La Reverdie. Ave Regina caelorum. The Orlando Consort. Missa ave regina caelorum - Sanctus, Agnus Dei. Cantica Symphonia, Giuseppe Maletto (director)