Baude Cordier

Baude Cordier (*ca. 1380 in Rheims, died before 1440) was a French Medieval composer from Rheims. He has ten secular pieces, most of which are rondeaux: * some are in the rhythmically complex late fourteenth century French style * others are simpler, with greater emphasis on lyrical melody. He has two chansons in the Chantilly Manuscript: * One is a love song called "Belle, Bonne, Sage" (Good, Beautiful, Wise)- The manuscript is in the shape of a heart and makes use of coloration