Archives de la tradition basque

Charles Bordes was a French composer, choirmaster, and musicologist known for reviving Renaissance polyphonic choral music. He was a student of César Franck and later became chapelmaster at St. Gervais in Paris, transforming it into a hub for studying early vocal music. In 1894, Bordes co-founded the Schola Cantorum in Paris, which became a school for church music.1

Bordes also had an interest in folk songs and traveled through the Basque country to collect traditional melodies. His collection of these songs was published as Archives de la tradition basque between 1889 and 1890. This work highlights his dedication to preserving cultural heritage through music.1