The 16th century witnessed four major musical phenomena: the polyphonic school reached its zenith, the tradition of instrumental music was founded, the first opera was produced and music began to be printed for the first time. Here's our beginner's guide #Echobox=1755540081" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gramophone.co.uk/features/artic…

@GramophoneMag The selection focusses mainly on sacred vocal music. I would replace John Dunstaple who belongs to an earlier era by John Dowland (Lachrimae, Flow my tears).

@GramophoneMag Polyphony, opera and Byrd bangers—what a century! Diving into Tallis after dinner, cats permitting. 🎶

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