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Orlando Gibbons
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William Croft
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William Croft (baptized 30 December 1678 – 14 August 1727) was an English composer and organist. Croft was born at the Manor House, Nether… read moreWilliam Croft (baptized 30 December 1678 – 14 August 1727) was an English composer and organist. Croft was born at the Manor House, Nether Ettington, Warwickshire. He was educated at the Chapel Royal, under the instruction of John Blow,… read moreWilliam Croft (baptized 30 December 1678 – 14 August 1727) was an English composer and organist. Croft was born at the Manor House, Nether Ettington, Warwickshire. He was educated at the Chapel Royal, under the instruction of John Blow, and remained there until 1698. Two years after this departu… 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 -
Taverner Choir & Players
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The Taverner Choir, Consort and Players is a British music ensemble which specialises in the performance of Early and Baroque music. The en… read moreThe Taverner Choir, Consort and Players is a British music ensemble which specialises in the performance of Early and Baroque music. The ensemble is made up of a Baroque orchestra (the Players), a vocal consort (the Consort) and a Choir.… read moreThe Taverner Choir, Consort and Players is a British music ensemble which specialises in the performance of Early and Baroque music. The ensemble is made up of a Baroque orchestra (the Players), a vocal consort (the Consort) and a Choir. Performers place emphasis on a historically informed perfor… read more -
Girolamo Frescobaldi
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Born in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known fo… read moreBorn in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known for expressive and extravagant improvising and composition. In 1608, he took the organist post of St… read moreBorn in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known for expressive and extravagant improvising and composition. In 1608, he took the organist post of St. Peter's in Rome. Although he held this highly-regarde… read more -
Modo Antiquo
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Modo Antiquo is an Italian ensemble that specializes in early music of the European classical tradition from the Baroque era and before. It… read moreModo Antiquo is an Italian ensemble that specializes in early music of the European classical tradition from the Baroque era and before. It consists of a Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Federico Maria Sardelli, and a Medieval Ensemble, c… read moreModo Antiquo is an Italian ensemble that specializes in early music of the European classical tradition from the Baroque era and before. It consists of a Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Federico Maria Sardelli, and a Medieval Ensemble, conducted by Bettina Hoffmann. View wiki -
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
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Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) was a French composer of the Baroque era. He was a prolific and versatile composer, producing music of… read moreMarc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) was a French composer of the Baroque era. He was a prolific and versatile composer, producing music of the highest quality in several genres. His mastery in the composition of sacred vocal music was r… read moreMarc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) was a French composer of the Baroque era. He was a prolific and versatile composer, producing music of the highest quality in several genres. His mastery in the composition of sacred vocal music was recognised and acknowledged by his contemporaries. Charpentie… read more -
John Blow
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John Blow (1649–1708) was an English composer and organist. His pupils included William Croft and Henry Purcell. Blow was probably born at … read moreJohn Blow (1649–1708) was an English composer and organist. His pupils included William Croft and Henry Purcell. Blow was probably born at North Collingham in Nottinghamshire. He became a chorister of the Chapel Royal, and distinguished … read moreJohn Blow (1649–1708) was an English composer and organist. His pupils included William Croft and Henry Purcell. Blow was probably born at North Collingham in Nottinghamshire. He became a chorister of the Chapel Royal, and distinguished himself by his proficiency in music. He composed several an… read more -
Louis-Nicolas Clérambault
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Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) was a French musician, best known as an organist and composer. Born in Paris on the 19th December 16… read moreLouis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) was a French musician, best known as an organist and composer. Born in Paris on the 19th December 1676, Clérambault came from a musical family (his father and two of his sons were also musicians). W… read moreLouis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) was a French musician, best known as an organist and composer. Born in Paris on the 19th December 1676, Clérambault came from a musical family (his father and two of his sons were also musicians). While very young, he learned to play the violon and harpsicho… read more -
Heinrich Schütz
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Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) was a German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer before Johann Seba… read moreHeinrich Schütz (1585-1672) was a German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer before Johann Sebastian Bach, and often considered to be one of the most important composers of the first half of th… read moreHeinrich Schütz (1585-1672) was a German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer before Johann Sebastian Bach, and often considered to be one of the most important composers of the first half of the seventeenth century along with Claudio Monteverdi. He wrot… read more