Elam Rotem

In this episode, Dr. Elam Rotem, a real expert on early music, discusses the music scene in the 16th century and the famous musicians of that time. They explore the origins of madrigals, the role of Italy in music, and the contrasting styles of Renaissance classical music. The impact of Basso Continuo on composition and improvisation is also discussed, along with the historical use of temperaments in composition. The chapter ends with a discussion about studying at Skola Contorum in Basel.