cd - Jean Richafort
Jean Richafort was a French Renaissance composer active in the first half of the 16th century. His works include motets, chansons, and masses, with his "Requiem in memoriam Josquin Desprez" considered a tribute to his teacher, Josquin Desprez. Richafort's music reflects the transition from medieval to Renaissance styles, emphasizing polyphony and harmonic complexity. His compositions influenced many contemporaries, including composers like Nicolas Gombert and Pierre de La Rue. Despite limited biographical information, his music remains a significant part of the Renaissance repertoire. The products available from the artist Jean Richafort include CDs.
