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Innocentio Alberti
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Richard Farrant
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Richard Farrant (c. 1530 - 30 November 1580) was a composer of English church music, also a choirmaster, playwright and theatrical producer… read moreRichard Farrant (c. 1530 - 30 November 1580) was a composer of English church music, also a choirmaster, playwright and theatrical producer noted for creating the Blackfriars Theatre that hosted children's companies. Very little is … read moreRichard Farrant (c. 1530 - 30 November 1580) was a composer of English church music, also a choirmaster, playwright and theatrical producer noted for creating the Blackfriars Theatre that hosted children's companies. Very little is known about him. He became a gentleman of the Chapel Royal i… read more -
Nathaniel Patrick
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Nathaniel Patrick, (1569 - 1595) Little is known of the English composer, Nathaniel Patrick. His earliest known composition appears to hav… read moreNathaniel Patrick, (1569 - 1595) Little is known of the English composer, Nathaniel Patrick. His earliest known composition appears to have come from around 1590, which coincides with his period as Master of the Choristers at Worcester … read moreNathaniel Patrick, (1569 - 1595) Little is known of the English composer, Nathaniel Patrick. His earliest known composition appears to have come from around 1590, which coincides with his period as Master of the Choristers at Worcester Cathedral. Only three of his works have survived. View wiki -
Thomas Ravenscroft
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Thomas Ravenscroft (c. 1582 or 1592 until 1635) was an English composer, theorist and editor, notable as a composer of rounds and catches, … read moreThomas Ravenscroft (c. 1582 or 1592 until 1635) was an English composer, theorist and editor, notable as a composer of rounds and catches, and especially for compiling collections of British folk music. He probably sang in the choir of S… read moreThomas Ravenscroft (c. 1582 or 1592 until 1635) was an English composer, theorist and editor, notable as a composer of rounds and catches, and especially for compiling collections of British folk music. He probably sang in the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral from 1594, when a "Thomas Rani… read more -
Christopher Tye
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Christopher Tye (c 1505–c 1572) was an English composer and organist. He studied at Cambridge University, and became a Doctor of Music both… read moreChristopher Tye (c 1505–c 1572) was an English composer and organist. He studied at Cambridge University, and became a Doctor of Music both there and at Oxford. He was choirmaster of Ely Cathedral from about 1543, resigning his post in 1… read moreChristopher Tye (c 1505–c 1572) was an English composer and organist. He studied at Cambridge University, and became a Doctor of Music both there and at Oxford. He was choirmaster of Ely Cathedral from about 1543, resigning his post in 1561. He may have been music teacher to Edward VI. His Latin … read more -
Guglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro
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Guglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro (c. 1420 - c. 1484) was a Jewish Italian dancer and dancing master at some of the most influential courts in Rena… read moreGuglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro (c. 1420 - c. 1484) was a Jewish Italian dancer and dancing master at some of the most influential courts in Renaissance Italy, including Naples, Urbino, Milan, and Ferrara. His byname Ebreo means simply ‘Hebrew… read moreGuglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro (c. 1420 - c. 1484) was a Jewish Italian dancer and dancing master at some of the most influential courts in Renaissance Italy, including Naples, Urbino, Milan, and Ferrara. His byname Ebreo means simply ‘Hebrew.’ Not always used when referring to him, da Pesaro indicate… read more -
Thomas Tomkins
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Thomas Tomkins (1572–1656) was a Welsh-born composer of Cornish origins of the late Tudor and early Stuart period. In addition to being one… read moreThomas Tomkins (1572–1656) was a Welsh-born composer of Cornish origins of the late Tudor and early Stuart period. In addition to being one of the prominent members of the English Madrigal School he was a skilled composer of keyboard and… read moreThomas Tomkins (1572–1656) was a Welsh-born composer of Cornish origins of the late Tudor and early Stuart period. In addition to being one of the prominent members of the English Madrigal School he was a skilled composer of keyboard and consort music. He was born in St David's in Pembrokesh… read more -
Marco Dall'Aquila
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Italian lutenist and composer, born in L'Aquila. He appears to have spent most of his professional career in Venice, the center of lut… read moreItalian lutenist and composer, born in L'Aquila. He appears to have spent most of his professional career in Venice, the center of lute playing and publishing in the early sixteenth century. In 1505, he obtained a privilege from the… read moreItalian lutenist and composer, born in L'Aquila. He appears to have spent most of his professional career in Venice, the center of lute playing and publishing in the early sixteenth century. In 1505, he obtained a privilege from the Venetian Signoria to publish lute music, but Ottaviano Petr… read more -
Thomas Campion
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Thomas Campion, (sometimes Campian) (February 12, 1567 – March 1, 1620) was an English composer, poet and physician. Campion was born in Lo… read moreThomas Campion, (sometimes Campian) (February 12, 1567 – March 1, 1620) was an English composer, poet and physician. Campion was born in London and studied at Peterhouse, Cambridge, but left without taking a degree. He later entered Gray… read moreThomas Campion, (sometimes Campian) (February 12, 1567 – March 1, 1620) was an English composer, poet and physician. Campion was born in London and studied at Peterhouse, Cambridge, but left without taking a degree. He later entered Gray's Inn to study law in 1586. However, he left in 1595 w… read more -
John Taverner
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John Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first… read moreJohn Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Thomas Cardinal Wols… read moreJohn Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Thomas Cardinal Wolsey in 1526. The college had been founded in 1525 by Wolsey, … read more