leeneia, I meant no disrespect and I AM interested in learning more about Leonin and hearing the piece of music.

You posted: The net site said that Leonin is the first composer whose identity we know. All compositions before his are anonymous.

I just wanted to make sure it was known that Hildegard was not anonymous, having been known in her time, which was slightly before Leonin, as she lived from 1098-1179.

According to one website I found, Leonin was known to have been alive c.1163AD-1190AD. It also said he was the first known significant composer of polyphony "organum". He may also have been the first to use a rhythmic system of two main note values, long and short, and certain standard patterns, usually with groupings of threes. Three was considered the pure number, possibly for the Holy Trinity. Only after time was the number two accepted in music. Leonin is from the Notre Dame school, meaning he lived and worked in Paris at the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Maybe that "first known significant" is what the other website which you quoted from meant?

Both are of interest to me and I do love to hear ancient music.

Oh, I think I found the website which made that claim. It has a wonderful sound file of Leonin's works. A beautiful piece of music. I love medieval music! While we're waiting for Joe, one can access the file by clicking here and scrolling down a ways.

Thanks,

kat