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SUPER
LIBRUM
CANTARE
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The practice of Renaissance improvisation
This website offers resources for polyphonic vocal improvisation in the Renaissance, a practice sometimes called super librum cantare.
It will give you a fun and creative introduction to the wonderful world of early counterpoint.
We are delighted to share our knowledge with you! And don't hesitate to share your experiences with us, using the Community tab.
Who we are
Barnabé Janin (left)
Teacher at the CNSMD in Lyon (early music department), medieval fiddle player and singer, member of the ensemble Obsidienne and artistic director of the ensemble Coclico, he is the author of a practical manual of Renaissance polyphonic improvisation, Chanter sur le livre and the creator of the Youtube educational channel Super librum cantare.
Antoine Schneider (right)
Teacher for ear training and counterpoint at the Geneva and Berne music universities, as well as at the ESM Bourgogne- Franche-Comté (early music department). As part of his teaching activities, he specialises in polyphonic improvisation in the Renaissance period. He is regularly invited to give master classes throughout Europe, and improvises with the ensemble Les Poissons rouges in Zurich.
Our collaborators
Jean-Yves Haymoz
Philippe Canguilhem
Johannes Anonymous
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