O Rosa Bella (J. Bedyngham, 1422-60), octave mandolin/ukulele, medieval instrumental

This is a very well known early renaissance/late medieval song, which used to be attributed to John Dunstaple (1390-1453), but is now more commonly attributed to John Bedyngham (1422-60). The tune is set to a poem by Leonardo Giustiniani (1388-1446). O rosa bella, O dolce anima mia Non mi lassar morire In cortesia, in cortesia. This is an instrumental version, arranged by Albert Folop for three tenor viols. Sheet music available at:
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