About
Gilles Binchois (born Gilles de Bins c. 1400 in Mons, died 20 September 1460 in Soignies) was a Franco-Flemish composer and a central figure of the Burgundian School. Along with Guillaume Dufay and John Dunstaple, he was one of the most famous composers of the early 15th century. He was organist in Mons in 1419, then served in Paris under the Earl of Suffolk before joining the chapel of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, around 1427–1430. He retired in 1453 as provost of the monastery of Saint-Vincent in Soignies. Renowned for his secular chansons, especially three-voice rondeaux, he also left masses, motets, and hymns. His music is noted for graceful melodies and smooth treatment of dissonance.
* 1400-01-01 — † 1460-09-20
Major works
- Nove cantum melodie (1431)isorhythmic motet
- Te Deumhymn
Key milestones
- 1419Documented as organist at the church of Ste. Waudru in Mons.
- 1427Joins the chapel of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy.
- 1453Retires as provost of the monastery of Saint-Vincent in Soignies.
Themes
secular musicsacred musicBurgundian SchoolmelodyRenaissance
Sources: britannica.com · snaccooperative.org · imslp.org