Profile of Guillaume de Machaut

Born:

In the 1300's

Birthplace:

Machaut, France

Died:

April 13, 1377 in Reims, France

Also known as:

An avant garde composer and most known representative of the Ars Nova tradition.

Type of Compositions:

Sacred and secular polyphonic music

Musical Work:

Among his works are 42 ballads, 33 virelais, 22 rondeaux, 19 lais, 1 complainte, 1 chanson royale, 23 motets most known of which is "Messe de Nostre Dame" and a hocket titled "David".

Interesting Fact:

He was the secretary of John of Luxemburg, King of Bohemia.