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John Bartlet
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John Bartlet, also John Bartlett, (fl. 1606-1610) was an English Renaissance composer. He was employed as a musician by Sir Edward Seymour,… read moreJohn Bartlet, also John Bartlett, (fl. 1606-1610) was an English Renaissance composer. He was employed as a musician by Sir Edward Seymour, Earl Hertford (1539-1621), and accompanied him on a diplomatic visit to Brussels in 1605. In Bart… read moreJohn Bartlet, also John Bartlett, (fl. 1606-1610) was an English Renaissance composer. He was employed as a musician by Sir Edward Seymour, Earl Hertford (1539-1621), and accompanied him on a diplomatic visit to Brussels in 1605. In Bartlet's only publication he describes himself as a "… read more -
John Wilbye
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John Wilbye (7 March 1574 (baptized – September 1638), was an English madrigal composer. He was born at Brome in Norfolk, the son of a tann… read moreJohn Wilbye (7 March 1574 (baptized – September 1638), was an English madrigal composer. He was born at Brome in Norfolk, the son of a tanner, and received the patronage of the Cornwallis family. It is thought that he accompanied Elizabe… read moreJohn Wilbye (7 March 1574 (baptized – September 1638), was an English madrigal composer. He was born at Brome in Norfolk, the son of a tanner, and received the patronage of the Cornwallis family. It is thought that he accompanied Elizabeth Cornwallis to Hengrave Hall near Bury St. Edmunds in arou… read more -
Thomas Morley
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Thomas Morley (1557 or 1558 – October 1602) was an English composer, theorist, editor and organist of the Renaissance, and the foremost mem… read moreThomas Morley (1557 or 1558 – October 1602) was an English composer, theorist, editor and organist of the Renaissance, and the foremost member of the English Madrigal School. He was the most famous composer of secular music in Elizabetha… read moreThomas Morley (1557 or 1558 – October 1602) was an English composer, theorist, editor and organist of the Renaissance, and the foremost member of the English Madrigal School. He was the most famous composer of secular music in Elizabethan England, and the composer of the only surviving contempora… read more -
Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi
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Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi (c. 1550 – 1622?), was an Italian composer of the late-Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. He is known for hi… read moreGiovanni Giacomo Gastoldi (c. 1550 – 1622?), was an Italian composer of the late-Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. He is known for his 1591 publication of balletti for five voices. View wikiGiovanni Giacomo Gastoldi (c. 1550 – 1622?), was an Italian composer of the late-Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. He is known for his 1591 publication of balletti for five voices. View wiki -
Pierre Passereau
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Pierre Passereau (fl. 1509 – 1547) was a French composer of the Renaissance. Along with Clément Janequin, he was one of the most popular co… read morePierre Passereau (fl. 1509 – 1547) was a French composer of the Renaissance. Along with Clément Janequin, he was one of the most popular composers of "Parisian" chansons in France in the 1530s. His output consisted almost exclu… read morePierre Passereau (fl. 1509 – 1547) was a French composer of the Renaissance. Along with Clément Janequin, he was one of the most popular composers of "Parisian" chansons in France in the 1530s. His output consisted almost exclusively of chansons; most of them were published by printer P… read more -
John Bennet
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John Bennet (born around 1575, died after 1614) was a composer of the English madrigal school. His madrigals include All creatures now as w… read moreJohn Bennet (born around 1575, died after 1614) was a composer of the English madrigal school. His madrigals include All creatures now as well as Weep, O Mine Eyes. The latter is a homage to John Dowland, using part of Dowland's mos… read moreJohn Bennet (born around 1575, died after 1614) was a composer of the English madrigal school. His madrigals include All creatures now as well as Weep, O Mine Eyes. The latter is a homage to John Dowland, using part of Dowland's most famous piece, Flow my Tears, also known in its pavane form… read more -
Hans Leo Hassler
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Hans Leo Hassler, born in Nuremberg and baptized October 26, 1564, was the son of an organist, and received his first instruction in music … read moreHans Leo Hassler, born in Nuremberg and baptized October 26, 1564, was the son of an organist, and received his first instruction in music from his father. In 1584, Hassler became the first of many German composers of the time who went t… read moreHans Leo Hassler, born in Nuremberg and baptized October 26, 1564, was the son of an organist, and received his first instruction in music from his father. In 1584, Hassler became the first of many German composers of the time who went to Italy to continue their studies; he arrived in Venice duri… read more -
Jacques Arcadelt
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Jacques Arcadelt was born in 1504 or 1505 in Liège, Belgium. He died in 1568 in Paris, France. He pricipally wrote madrigals and chansons. … read moreJacques Arcadelt was born in 1504 or 1505 in Liège, Belgium. He died in 1568 in Paris, France. He pricipally wrote madrigals and chansons. Little is known of his early life; by 1539 he had moved to Rome and moved to France in 1553 where … read moreJacques Arcadelt was born in 1504 or 1505 in Liège, Belgium. He died in 1568 in Paris, France. He pricipally wrote madrigals and chansons. Little is known of his early life; by 1539 he had moved to Rome and moved to France in 1553 where he spent the remainder of his life. All his extant chansons … read more -
Rossino Mantovano
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Rossino Mantovano (Latin: Rossinus Mantuanus "Rossino of Mantua") (fl. 1505–1511). Italian composer of frottole. Works include Li… read moreRossino Mantovano (Latin: Rossinus Mantuanus "Rossino of Mantua") (fl. 1505–1511). Italian composer of frottole. Works include Lirum bililirum, as performed by the King's Singers on their Madrigal History Tour album. View wikiRossino Mantovano (Latin: Rossinus Mantuanus "Rossino of Mantua") (fl. 1505–1511). Italian composer of frottole. Works include Lirum bililirum, as performed by the King's Singers on their Madrigal History Tour album. View wiki -
Giaches de Wert
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Giaches de Wert (1535 – May 6, 1596) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance, active in Italy. Intimately connected with the … read moreGiaches de Wert (1535 – May 6, 1596) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance, active in Italy. Intimately connected with the progressive musical center of Ferrara, he was one of the leaders in developing the style of the la… read moreGiaches de Wert (1535 – May 6, 1596) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance, active in Italy. Intimately connected with the progressive musical center of Ferrara, he was one of the leaders in developing the style of the late Renaissance madrigal. He was one of the most influential … read more