Short bio Johannes Ghiselin
Full biography Johannes Ghiselin
Johannes Ghiselin (Verbonnet) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance who lived from around 1455 to 1511. He is best known for his chansons and motets, although he also wrote secular songs in Dutch. Ghiselin's music is characterized by its clear and approachable melodies, and he was known for his skillful use of imitation and counterpoint.
Despite his contributions to the genre, relatively little is known about Ghiselin's life. He was likely born in the Netherlands, and spent much of his career working in the courts of Europe. He may have been employed by Louis XII of France and by Alfonso II of Naples, where he is thought to have composed L'Alfonsina, a chanson in honor of the king.
Ghiselin's music was widely admired during his lifetime and beyond, and he was considered a leading composer of his time. His works were performed throughout Europe, and he was frequently praised for his technical prowess and his ability to write music that was both beautiful and accessible.
Today, Ghiselin's music is still performed and recorded by musicians around the world. His chansons and motets continue to be celebrated for their beauty and elegance, and his contributions to the development of Renaissance music remain important to music historians and enthusiasts alike.
Compositions featuring Johannes Ghiselin
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fors seulement, for 4 voices | 2:41 min | Vocal Music | 1504 |
| 2 | De che te pasci Amore - Carmen in sol, chanson | 3:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | Dulces exuviae, motet (attributed) | 3:17 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | Ein frolyk wesen à 3 | 1:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Favus distillans, for 3 voices | 3:03 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Ghy syt die wertste boven al | 2:01 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 7 | J'ayme bien mon amy, for vocal ensemble | 2:38 min | Choral | - |
| 8 | Je loe amours | 2:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | La Alfonsina | 1:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | La Spagna a 4 | 3:05 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 11 | O florens rosa, for 3 voices | 2:39 min | Choral | - |
| 12 | You are the most precious | 1:40 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johannes Ghiselin
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
La AlfonsinaVarious – Masterpiece Series Volume IX Classical Treasures(4×LP, Album, Mono) | 1983 | Sine Qua Non |
| 2 |  |
Ghy Syt Wertste Boven AlEarly Music Consort Of London, David Munrow – The Art Of The Netherlands | 1976 | His Master's Voice |
| 3 |  |
La AlfonsinaVarious – Masterpieces Of The Early French & Italian Renaissance(LP) | 1964 | Nonesuch |
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