Adrian Le Roy

The story chronicles the establishment and rise of the printing firm "Le Roy & Ballard," founded by Adrian Le Roy and Robert Ballard in 1551. Securing a royal privilege from Henry II to print music, they became the official music printers by 1553. Over the next twenty years, they outpaced competitors, ultimately achieving a near-monopoly in music publishing by the 1570s. Their influence and legacy extended well into the 19th century, shaping the landscape of music publishing in France.