Before becoming a printer, Susato was a scribe for the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Praise and a city musician, playing instruments like sackbut, crumhorn, and flute.
Composer Biography
Tielman Susato, the composer and printer featured on this album, was born near Cologne and moved to Antwerp by 1529, a city known for its cosmopolitan openness.
Cultural Impact
Susato's publications include the earliest fully preserved edition of polyphonic songs to Dutch texts and the largest collection of Dutch songs from his period.
Composition History
Tielman Susato founded his printing house in Antwerp in 1543, initially with a three-year privilege, and later focused on sacred music.
Compositional Technique
Susato composed over ninety chansons, some for teaching purposes, and his dances often used a chordal style, possibly for the amateur market.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Susato's Missa In illo tempore, a parody mass composed around 1545.
Historical Context
Antwerp in the early 16th century was a hub of peace, prosperity, opulence, and freedom, attracting people who sought new ideas and opportunities.
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