The 10 most influential Medieval Composers

Think classical music started with Bach? Think again! 📜🎶 In this video, we are throwing it all the way back to the Middle Ages to count down the 10 most influential Medieval composers who literally invented the foundations of Western music. We'll listen to excerpts of their most stunning works, from dramatic sacred chants and mystical melodies to witty troubadour poetry and early polyphonic masterworks. Sit back, grab your favorite historical lute, and let's explore the beautiful, ancient sounds of the 9th through 14th centuries! 👉 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more classical music history! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:03 - Notker the Stammerer 0:51 - Hildegard von Bingen 1:38 - Marcabru 2:25 - Léonin 3:12 - Pérotin 4:00 - Bernart de Ventadorn 4:47 - Adam de la Halle 5:34 - Philippe de Vitry 6:21 - Guillaume de Machaut 7:08 - Francesco Landini 7:55 - Outro