Magnus Liber Organi

Magnus Liber Organi, composed by the medieval scholar and composer Guillaume de Machaut, is a significant collection of medieval musical works that focus on intricate vocal compositions called organum. These pieces explore polyphony, where multiple independent melodies are sung simultaneously, creating rich and textured music. The collection systematically develops musical techniques and structures that influenced Western music for centuries. Rooted in the 12th and 13th centuries, Magnus Liber Organi exemplifies the evolving complexity of Gregorian chant and early polyphony, serving both liturgical functions and as a foundation for later musical development.