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Dominique Vellard is among the most important figures in the performance and advocacy of early and Renaissance-era music. He is the founder and director of Ensemble Gilles Binchois, the early music vocal group named after the 15th century French composer. Vellard, who is also a singer, lutenist, composer, arranger, and Medieval music scholar, leads the group with adherence to historically informed performance practices. His repertory ranges up to through 17th century and includes works from India. That said, he has tended to favor French music from the Medieval and Renaissance eras, especially the works of Binchois, Dufay, Machaut, and lesser...