It was likely compiled for
Isabella d'Este's marriage to
Francesco II Gonzaga. It included works from a wide variety of composers, including musicians in Italy such as
Alexander Agricola,
Loyset Compère,
Jean Japart and
Johannes Martini, as well as French and Netherlandish composers such as
Antoine Busnois,
Hayne van Ghizeghem,
Josquin des Prez and
Johannes Ockeghem. Among the compositions included is Josquin's popular
Adieu mes amours. ==References==