The Birth of Polyphony - Different Types of Organum Explained
In this video we explore the origins of polyphony across Europe and its development into various styles. We'll listen to examples of Notre Dame Polyphony by Leonin, Perotin, and other anonymous composers. Introduction - 0:00 Evidence of early polyphony - 1:15 Drone - 1:53 Parallel Organum - 2:44 Mixed or Oblique Organum - 3:01 Free Organum - 3:32 Discant and Florid Organum - 4:02 Notre Dame Polyphony - 4:36 How to listen to organum - 6:03 "Viderunt Omnes" by Leonin - 6:40 "Viderunt Omnes" by Perotin - 8:04 Contemporary response by John of Salisbury - 9:12 Recordings in this Video: O Virtus Sapientia: https://amzn.to/3xr1Wpa Viderunt Omnes (Leonin): https://amzn.to/2Vb9lfc Viderunt Omnes (Perotin): https://amzn.to/3fkC08n -------------------------------------------- Support me on Patreon: / keepitclassical Follow me on Instagram: / matthewdnielsen -------------------------------------------- About me: I am a conductor, published composer, professional singer, sound engineer, and producer based in Los Angeles. I love classical music and want to help as many people as possible learn more about it. -------------------------------------------- Sources: A History of Western Music (https://amzn.to/2VfIzCi) Renaissance Music: Music in Western Europe, 1400–1600 (https://amzn.to/3jevvVB) Choral Repertoire (https://amzn.to/3locFhJ) Choral Music of the 19th Century (https://amzn.to/3jwiLdp) Choral Music of the 20th Century (https://amzn.to/3xliG0W) Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries (https://amzn.to/3zZXj75) -------------------------------------------- My Equipment: My camera: https://amzn.to/3lpaiek My microphone: https://amzn.to/3jk9rsT My keylight: https://amzn.to/3A1NZzx Links included in this description might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. -------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Short Ride in Fast Machine (John Adams) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJvni...
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