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Antonio Caprioli
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Antonio Caprioli (1425-1475) was an Italian composer. Little seems known of the Italian lutenist and composer Antonio Caprioli, whose name … read moreAntonio Caprioli (1425-1475) was an Italian composer. Little seems known of the Italian lutenist and composer Antonio Caprioli, whose name appears in connection with the court of Mantua and as a composer of madrigals and frottolas. View wikiAntonio Caprioli (1425-1475) was an Italian composer. Little seems known of the Italian lutenist and composer Antonio Caprioli, whose name appears in connection with the court of Mantua and as a composer of madrigals and frottolas. View wiki
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Thomas Vautor
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(fl 1600-20). English composer. He served George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, at Brooksby, Leics., from 1600, and took the Oxford BMus in … read more(fl 1600-20). English composer. He served George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, at Brooksby, Leics., from 1600, and took the Oxford BMus in 1616. His extant madrigal book (1619-20) ranges widely and includes well-known pieces (Weepe mine … read more(fl 1600-20). English composer. He served George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, at Brooksby, Leics., from 1600, and took the Oxford BMus in 1616. His extant madrigal book (1619-20) ranges widely and includes well-known pieces (Weepe mine eyes; Sweet Suffolke owle), some with viol accompaniment. View wiki
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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
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Marchetto Cara
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Thomas Morley
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Giorgio Mainerio
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Philippe Verdelot
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Bartolomeo Tromboncino
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Luzzasco Luzzaschi
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