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Guillaume Dufay was a pivotal figure in the transition from the medieval period to the Renaissance. This edition of Early Music Now follows him on his travels to Italy and the court of Savoy. We'll hear his Missa Se la face ay pale, plus motets written for festive occasions in Florence and Padua. Our performers include La Reverdie and the Early Music Consort of London.

  • Guillaume Dufay: Exultet celum laudibus. Performed by La Reverdie.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Nuper rosarum flores. Performed by Huelgas Ensemble.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Salve flos Tusce gentis. Performed by Huelgas Ensemble.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Lamentatio Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Dona Gentile ha bella come l’oro. Performed by Ensemble Leones.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Se la Face ay Pale (chanson). Performed by The Early Music Consort of London.
  • Guillaume Dufay: Missa ‘Se la face ay pale’ (selections). Performed by The Early Music Consort of London.
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