Artist Info: Pierre Vermont

Pierre Vermont (l’aîné, primus, Vermond seniorem) (c.1495 – before February 22, 1533) was a French composer of the Renaissance, associated with the Sainte-Chapelle. Twelve of his works have survived, including seven motets and five chansons.

Biography

There were two closely connected composers named Vermont, of whom Pierre was possibly the elder, and a Pernot Vermont (c.1495 – 1558) possibly younger, but not by much. Musicologists have not been able to establish a family relationship, although it seems likely. [read more...]