Music calls out to us, evoking an array of feelings, and at its best renews a sense of aliveness and hope within us. A masterfully crafted musical composition renews our spirits and gives us access to parts of ourselves that may otherwise remain dormant.
Unless deeply steeped in the sounds of classical music of old, most of us have not likely come across the historical Franco-Flemish composer whose music quietly resonates through time, influencing our present-day melodies. During the 16th century, Josquin des Prez acquired the reputation of being one of the greatest composers in all of Europe. He earned widespread admiration for his magnificent musical technique and exalted compositions. Though the transitions of the succeeding eras diverted awareness away from this master composer as more modern techniques evolved to claim the public’s attention, Josquin’s musical imprint remains.
