Paul Hofhaymer was known during his time as one of the top organists of Europe, and for no small reason: in addition to being unrivalled at improvisation and composition, he was also Imperial Organist of Maximilian I, making him the leading Hapsburg organist and musician. Along with that of Heinrich Isaac, Hofhaymer was a household name among the cultured houses of Europe in the 15th century. Born this day in 1459, Hofhaymer left a legacy of keyboard and polyphonic music that paints a colourful picture of the musical world of the Hapsburgs, and we’ll explore his oeuvre on this morning’s Vox Nostra, alongside the music of his contemporary Isaac.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th January, 7am-10am
