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Thomas Crecquillon
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John Sheppard
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John Sheppard (c. 1512 or 1515 – December 1558) was an English singer and composer. Biography In 1554 he supplicated, apparently unsuccessf… read moreJohn Sheppard (c. 1512 or 1515 – December 1558) was an English singer and composer. Biography In 1554 he supplicated, apparently unsuccessfully, for the degree of Doctor of Music at Oxford University, stating that he had studied music fo… read moreJohn Sheppard (c. 1512 or 1515 – December 1558) was an English singer and composer. Biography In 1554 he supplicated, apparently unsuccessfully, for the degree of Doctor of Music at Oxford University, stating that he had studied music for 24 years and had ‘composed many songs’. If his study perio… read more -
Josquin des Prez
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Josquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish compos… read moreJosquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is also known as Josquin Desprez and Latinized as Josquinus Pratensis, a… read moreJosquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is also known as Josquin Desprez and Latinized as Josquinus Pratensis, alternatively Jodocus Pratensis, although he himself expresse… read more -
Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense
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Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense is a mixed early music ensemble of voices and period instruments that focuses mainly on the music of the r… read moreConvivium Musicum Gothenburgense is a mixed early music ensemble of voices and period instruments that focuses mainly on the music of the renaissance. It was established in the 1970s by Sven Berger at the School of Music and Musicology a… read moreConvivium Musicum Gothenburgense is a mixed early music ensemble of voices and period instruments that focuses mainly on the music of the renaissance. It was established in the 1970s by Sven Berger at the School of Music and Musicology at Gothenburg University, gaining its current name in 1979. T… 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 -
Johann Walter
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Robert Parsons
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Robert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his … read moreRobert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his youth he was a choir boy, as until 1561 he was an assistant to Richard Bower, Master of the Childr… read moreRobert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his youth he was a choir boy, as until 1561 he was an assistant to Richard Bower, Master of the Children Choristers of the Chapel Royal. Parsons was appointed Gen… read more -
Philippe de Monte
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Philippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a me… read morePhilippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a member of the 3rd generation madrigalists and wrote more madrigals than any other composer of the ti… read morePhilippe de Monte (1521 – July 4, 1603), sometimes known as Philippus de Monte, was a Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. He was a member of the 3rd generation madrigalists and wrote more madrigals than any other composer of the time. Sources cite him as being "the best composer in the… read more -
Innocentio Alberti
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Cristóbal de Morales
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Cristóbal de Morales (c.1500 – between September 4 and October 7, 1553) was a Spanish composer of the Renaissance. Cristóbal de Morales was… read moreCristóbal de Morales (c.1500 – between September 4 and October 7, 1553) was a Spanish composer of the Renaissance. Cristóbal de Morales was born in Seville and, after an exceptional early education there, which included a rigorous traini… read moreCristóbal de Morales (c.1500 – between September 4 and October 7, 1553) was a Spanish composer of the Renaissance. Cristóbal de Morales was born in Seville and, after an exceptional early education there, which included a rigorous training in the classics as well as musical study with some of the… read more