Published On Feb 17, 2023
Composer: Moniot d'Arras
Work: "Ce fu(t) en mai"
Performers: Paul Hillier (Baritone) and Andrew Lawrence-King (Stringed instrument?)
Painting: Jean Fouquet - Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Faithful
"Moniot d'Arras (fl. 1213–1239) was a French composer and poet of the trouvère tradition. He was a monk ("Moniot" is a diminutive for monk) of the abbey of Arras in northern France; the area was at the time a center of trouvère activity, and his contemporaries included Adam de la Halle and Colin Muset. His songs were all monophonic in the tradition of pastoral romance and courtly love; he also wrote religious songs. About fifteen of his secular songs, and two religious songs, survive; his most famous song is "Ce fut en mai"." ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moniot_...