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A collection of isorhythmic motets by Guillaume de Machaut. 

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Guillaume de Machaut: Kyrie, from his Messe de Nostre Dame. As I have said before, which may become boring, Machaut’s mass stands out from earlier fragments for many reasons. Of these, I think the fusion of isorhythm with a prediction of polyphonic themes coming in the next century are the most striking. I learned how to sing the second part of this Kyrie about 6-7 years ago, and still enjoy following the lines of melody that Machaut used. I recommend listening to the entire mass, often supplemented with Gregorian Chant.