In the middle of the 15th century, the Renaissance spread from Italy to all Europe. This was a deep transformation which touched painting, sculpture, architecture, litterature and music. The 15th century hosted a new world, rediscovered ancient art and thoughts and revolutionized the diffusion of knowledge with the invention of printing. In a time of changes, music asserted its « Orphic » nature and redefined its connection to poetry : « prima è le parole e poi la musica ». Euterpe and Erato danced to the same rhythm. Between shadow and light, Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina, Gesualdo, Monteverdi bring music to the sacred texts and to the poetry of the divine Petrarque with an equal delight.

Musique de Monteverdi, Gesualdo, Lassus, Palestrina…