Egidius, sometimes Magister Egidius, (c. 1350-1400?) is an ''
ars subtilior
''Ars subtilior'' ( Latin for 'subtler art') is a musical style characterized by rhythmic and notational complexity, centered on Paris, Avignon in southern France, and also in northern Spain at the end of the fourteenth century.Hoppin 1978, ...
'' composer found in the ''
Chantilly Codex
The Chantilly Codex (''Chantilly, Musée Condé MS 564'') is a manuscript of medieval music containing pieces from the style known as the ''Ars subtilior''. It is held in the museum at the Château de Chantilly in Chantilly, Oise.
Most of the co ...
'' and the ''
Modena Codex.'' Works attributed to "Egidius" in the ''Chantilly Codex'' comprise the
ballades ''Roses et lis'' and ''Courtois et sage,'' dedicated to
Pope Clement VII
Pope Clement VII ( la, Clemens VII; it, Clemente VII; born Giulio de' Medici; 26 May 1478 – 25 September 1534) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 November 1523 to his death on 25 September 1534. Deemed "the ...
in
Avignon
Avignon (, ; ; oc, Avinhon, label=Provençal or , ; la, Avenio) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune ha ...
. He is potentially identifiable with
Egidius de Murino, a composer and music theorist active at the same time.
[Garber, Benjamin]
"Egidius de Murino"
from Medieval France: An Encyclopedia. William Kibler, ed. Garland 1995. p.316.
Egidius de Aurelia (Egidius of Orleans), composer of "Alma Polis" and "Axe poli cum artica" is thought to be a different composer.
References
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Ars subtilior composers
Belgian classical composers
Belgian male classical composers
14th-century French composers
French classical composers
French male classical composers