Francesco Landini

Francesco Landini (c.1325–1397) was an Italian composer and poet of the Trecento, blind from childhood, best known for his ballate and for the characteristic Landini cadence. He is a central figure in 14th‑century Italian secular music.

Blind from childhood; active during the 14th century (Trecento); credited with transforming monodic ballads into more refined polyphonic ballate; associated with the Landini ("alla L") cadence; works include numerous ballate.

The single DeBaser review praises Francesco Landini as a blind 14th‑century composer who transformed the monodic ballad into polyphonic, singable Italian ballate and used the characteristic "alla L" cadence. The review celebrates his moral and humanistic expression in the Ballate.

For:early music listeners, medieval music enthusiasts, classical music scholars