Pierre Attaingnant (ca. 1490 - 1553)




The Lutecast show

Summary: Pierre Attaingnant was the first editor, publisher and printer of French Renaissance Chansons in the 16th century. He also published two tablature lutebooks. This podcast introduces to his lute publications with examples of chansons, basse dances and branles. Playlist Pieces composed by P. Attaingnant (performer in brackets) - Intro: Basse Dance (G. Bogula) - Basse Dance Magdalena (Edward Martin / magnatune.com) - Branles: Mon per ma donne mari, Branle gay: C'est mon amie (Edwar Martin / magnatunes.com) - Chanson Fortune laisse (Christopher and Shirley Davey, John Allen (lute) - Fortune laisse intabulation (Edward Martin / magnatune.com)