A marvelous path that leads to the firmament In the 550 years since the death of Guillaume Dufay (1397-1474)

The podcast examines the life and work of Guillaume Dufay, emphasizing his musical innovation. It analyzes his isorhythmic motets, highlighting their stylistic features and their significance in the transition from the late Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The text also describes Dufay's education and his travels to Italy. Finally, it analyzes the *Missa Sancti Jacobi*, exploring its compositional peculiarities and its geographical context in Bologna.