Paolo da Firenze

Short bio Paolo da Firenze

Birthday: 1355 in Florence, Italy

Died: 1436 in Florence, Italy

Genre: Classical

Period: Medieval

Full biography Paolo da Firenze

Paolo da Firenze was an Italian composer who lived in the fourteenth century. His real name was Paolo Tenorista but he is commonly referred to as Paolo da Firenze because of his connections to the city of Florence, where he was known as a prominent musician and composer of the Trecento.

Paolo da Firenze was known for his contribution to Ars Nova, a musical style that emerged in the 14th century. He was considered a master of both vocal and instrumental music and was particularly renowned for his motets and madrigals.

One of his most famous works is the "Tosto che l'alba," a madrigal that showcases his skill in writing polyphonic music. It is said to be one of the earliest examples of the form and is still performed today.

In addition to his compositions, Paolo da Firenze was also known for his work as a music teacher. He taught music to the ruling class in Florence and was highly respected among his peers for his knowledge and skill.

Paolo da Firenze's music has been preserved through the centuries and continues to be appreciated by modern audiences. His contributions to music history have earned him a place among the great composers of the Trecento and a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.

Compositions featuring Paolo da Firenze

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Girando un bel falcon, madrigal for 2 voices	3:23 min	Vocal Music	1409
2	Godi Firenze poi che, madrigal for 3 voices	4:08 min	Vocal Music	1406
3	Sofrir m'estuet et plus non puis durer, ballata for 4 voices	2:51 min	Vocal Music	1397
4	Ventilla con tumulto, madrigal	4:44 min	Choral	-
5	Altro che sospirar, ballata for 3 voices	5:16 min	Vocal Music	-
6	Uom ch'osa di veder (San Lorenzo Palimpsest)	2:43 min	Vocal Music	-
7	Un pellegrin uccel, madrigal for 2 voices	6:05 min	Vocal Music	-
8	Un c'osa, estampita	3:47 min	Chamber Music	-
9	Poc'anno di mirar, ballata	3:25 min	Vocal Music	-
10	Perchè vendetta, ballata	3:03 min	Vocal Music	-
11	Perch'i' non seppi passar, ballata for 3 voices	5:11 min	Vocal Music	-
12	Non più infelice, madrigal for 2 voices	4:54 min	Vocal Music	-
13	Ma', ria, ver di me pietà, ballata	4:04 min	Choral	-
14	Lena, virtù e speanza, ballata for 3 voices	6:21 min	Vocal Music	-
15	Lasso, grev'è'l partir, ballata	3:40 min	Choral	-
16	Isabella, estampita	6:33 min	Chamber Music	-
17	Fra duri scogli, madrigal for 2 voices	3:43 min	Vocal Music	-
18	Era Venus al termin, madrigal for 2 voices	4:16 min	Vocal Music	-
19	Cosa non è, estampita (after Landini)	4:34 min	Chamber Music	-
20	Chi vuol veder, ballata	4:15 min	Vocal Music	-
21	Che l'agg' i' fatto, ballata	3:54 min	Vocal Music	-
22	Benedicamus Domino, for vocal ensemble	1:33 min	Choral	-
23	Benche partito da te, ballata	3:29 min	Vocal Music	-
24	Amor, tu solo 'l sai, ballata	3:24 min	Vocal Music	-
25	Amor, de' dimmi se sperar merzede, ballata for 3 voices	5:01 min	Vocal Music	-
26	Amor mi stringe, ballata	3:50 min	Choral	-
27	Amor da po'che	4:36 min	Chamber Music	-

Albums featuring Paolo da Firenze

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Paolo Da Firenze, ClubMediéval, Thomas Baeté – Amor, Tu Solo'l Sai Ballate E Madrigali(CD, )	2013	Musica Ficta
2	Anonymous, Guillaume Dufay, Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob de Senleches, Johannes De Lymburgia, Paolo Da Firenze, Solage, J. De Porta, Gilet Velut - Gothic Voices (2), Christopher Page – The Medieval Romantics (French Songs And Motets 1340-1440)(CD, Album, R	2008	Helios
3	Paolo Da Firenze, Mala Punica, Pedro Memelsdorff – Narcisso Speculando	2002	Harmonia Mundi