What type of musician are you? Read this short medieval treatise to find out!! On this month's episode, the trio reads through and comments on Arnulf de St Ghislain's intriguing and thoroughly entertaining Tractatulus de differentiis et gradibus cantorum from c. 1400. It provides a fascinating glimpse into some real (and some unreal?) experiences of music making in the medieval period.Mentioned in the podcast: the medieval bestiary! Here's a link to a fantastic online resource, with the entry on the panther. Warning: the allegorical/moral portion contains some sadly predictable antisemitic content. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trobarmedieval)

In this episode we continue our conversation on Anna Maria Busse Berger's excellent book, Medieval Music and the Art of Memory,  focusing this time on her final chapter, which covers visualization and isorhythm. Information on the book here.Mentioned in the episode: 1) A quick explainer on the isorhythmic motet; 2) An isorhythmic motet video with score and recording; 3) David Rothenberg's book on Marian devotion and secular song in medieval and Renaissance music; 4) The Paul Noble Language InstituteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/trobarmedieval)

In this episode we interview one of our most beloved mentors, Shira Kammen. Shira is renowned in the early music world as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, with a particular passion for medieval music. We love her for her generous spirit, her infectious curiosity, and for the tangible joy that radiates through her music-making. We hope you enjoy this conversation with her!---Links:Shira's Website--- The Listening Book by W. A. Mathieu---Check out this list for more medieval history podcasts!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trobarmedieval)