L.L. Gilles Binchois - Suele Esgaree

A Landini cadence is audible within the first minute of the piece. Very smooth texture, not too varied rhythmically. Very lyrical lines between the soprano and tenor parts, with basic ostinato accompaniment, figured bass with lute. Phrases articulated with rests in one of the vocal parts, and taken back up by the other voice. Little counterpoint, with lots or part imitation.

The piece is nice to listen to, but doesn't quite grab the attention of the listener. As I said before, the later works of Ockeghem are much more capable of achieving the necessary amount of musical tension.

Gilles Binchois (1400-1460)