Renaissance composers, particularly the Franco-Flemish, developed a new counterpoint that attenuated dissonances, used thirds and sixths, and introduced imitation where all voices shared melodic material.
Composer's Artistic Vision
During the Renaissance, musical compositions were expected to reflect universal laws and the divine harmony of celestial spheres through proportional forms and rhythms, connecting macrocosm and microcosm.
Performer Biography
Ensemble ArtChoral, a professional choir from Quebec, won the Opus Award for Musical Event of the Year in 2020.
Performer Biography
Matthias Maute, the artistic director of Ensemble ArtChoral, is a two-time Juno Award-winning conductor, composer, and flutist with an international reputation.
Historical Context
The invention and flourishing of polyphony in the West are directly linked to choral practice, which in turn is tied to Christian institutions like churches, chapels, and abbeys.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of a unique project called "Art Choral," which traces the history of choral singing over six centuries, featuring 15 albums, 15 streaming concerts, and 150 video clips.
Cultural Impact
During the 2020 pandemic, Matthias Maute created "Mini-Concerts Santé," delivering 4,900 free mini-concerts to 36,000 people and employing 1,700 professional musicians in Quebec and Ontario.
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