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Section of a woodcut showing Pythagoras with bells in Pythagorean tuning. From Theorica musicae by Franchino Gaffurio, 1492

Pitch Perfect: Temperaments

We’re hitting all the right notes—as we explore the world of tuning systems from Pythagorean to the first temperaments of the Renaissance, which allowed musicians to go beyond the limitations of a single mode. Plus, our featured recording is A Monk’s Life by the Brabant Ensemble. Read More »

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