We are proud to present Josquin’s Legacy, a project developing our repertoire, research and education work, and commemorating the 500th anniversary year of Josquin des Prez.
Join The Gesualdo Six in concerts both live and on-line and on CD as we explore and celebrate the legacy Josquin’s tenure as Maestro di cappella at the Este court in Ferrara, Italy.
New CD – Josquin’s Legacy
Our latest CD, to be released in late October 2021 features several premiere recordings and explores the the key themes of the Josquin’s Legacy project.
Here is the prima pars of Josquin’s ‘O Virgo Prudentissima’, as featured in our June Sessions, which also appears on our lastest CD.
June Sessions: Josquin at Ely
This series of 4 online recitals, filmed in 4K in the beautiful Ely Cathedral is now available to watch back on-demand. June Sessions contextualises some of the ‘jewels in the crown’ of Italian Renaissance repertoire by tracing themes of European pedagogy, patronage, friendships, and musical geneology through the lens of Josquin’s Legacy at Ferrara, featuring works by Ockeghem, Brumel, Josquin, Mouton and L’Héritier.
Watch the series trailer
Past Events
Awaken Festival in York
Premiered 27 March 2021 | Find out more
Exploring stories contained in stained glass and manuscripts, reading tales of travelling merchants and musicians, and inspired by beautiful architecture and heritage, The Gesualdo Six present a musical tapestry inspired by the great city of York, celebrating cross-currents in an era of collaboration and discovery.
Live stream from National Centre for Early Music
21 March 2021 at 3pm
We debuted our new programme, Josquin’s Legacy for Early Music Day on 21 March 2021, streamed live from the NCEM’s beautiful home of St Margaret’s Church.
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If you have any questions about Josquin’s Legacy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Here is Parce Domine by Jacob Obrecht, recorded as part of our #LentSessions series