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Guillaume Dufay

Guillaume Dufay was a French composer and music theorist (1397–1474). He was born at Beersel and died at Cambrai.

Also recorded as Guillaume Du Fay.

Overview

Born at Beersel in 1397, died at Cambrai in 1474.

In detail

the recorded working language is Middle French and medieval Latin.

The field of work recorded is music and music theory. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are polyphony and classical music. The authority associates the name with Burgundian School.

Works named in the authority record are Missa Se la face ay pale, Missa L'Homme armé, Vassilissa Ergo Gaude, Nuper rosarum flores, Lamentatio sanctae matris ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae and Dieu gard la dame sans reprise.

Chronology

  1. 1397Guillaume Dufay born at Beersel.
  2. 1474Guillaume Dufay died at Cambrai.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Guillaume Du Fay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q207717: Guillaume Dufay

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