Gilles Binchois (ca 1400-1460), was one of the most eminent composers of the early Renaissance. Highly esteemed by his fellows, Binchois left a lasting legacy, notably through his polyphonic chansons and sacred works, although these remain unfamiliar to the general public. This selection of works by Binchois, born in Hainault, shows the evolution of his musical language from the beginnings of the burgundian style to the later instrumental transcriptions of some of his works, as these bear witness to the timeless beauty of his melodies and harmonic structures.

Gilles Binchois Sanctus
Gilles Binchois Adyeu ma tres [Adieu mes tres belles amours] (instrumental)
Gilles Binchois Veneremur Virginem
Gilles Binchois Je loemors [ Je loe amours] (instrumental)
Gilles Binchois Salve sancta parens
Anonymous After Gilles Binchois Qui vult messite [Qui veut mesdire si mesdie] (organ)
Gilles Binchois Adieu, jusques je vous revoye
Gilles Binchois Dixit sanctus Philippus (instrumental)
Gilles Binchois Gloria ‘hominibus’
Gilles Binchois En sera il mieulx voustre cuer
Anonymous Redeuntes in re (instrumental)
Gilles Binchois Jamais tant que je vous revoye (instrumental)
Gilles Binchois J’ay tant de deul que nul homs peut avoir
Gilles Binchois Triste plaisir basse danse (instrumental)
Anonymous After Gilles Binchois Adyeu ma tres belle [Adieu mes tres belles amours] (organ)
Gilles Binchois Depuis le congié que je pris
Anonymous After Gilles Binchois Geloymors [ Je loe amours] (organ)*
Gilles Binchois Agnus Dei ‘cum jubilo’

Le Miroir de Musique, Baptiste Romain