This collection shows how the poets of northern France at this time were developing their own lyrical and musical style, influenced by the ideals of courtly love espoused by the troubadours.

“More than two centuries of French song presented with flawless grace…The only singer here is Sabine Lutzenberger, who has one of those voices that are perfectly designed for the recording studio:nothing can go wrong; nothing can be ugly; everything is effortlessly in tune. The accompanying group comprises two vielle players (Elizabeth Rumsey and Baptiste Romain) and one player of recorders and hurdy gurdy (Tobie Miller), musicians who also play as though nothing can go wrong.” Gramophone November 2010