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Thomas Morley
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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
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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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John Bull
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John Bull (1562/63–1628) was an English composer, musician, and organ builder. He was a renowned keyboard performer and most of his composi… read moreJohn Bull (1562/63–1628) was an English composer, musician, and organ builder. He was a renowned keyboard performer and most of his compositions were written for this medium. Bull's place of birth is shrouded in uncertainty. In 1573… read moreJohn Bull (1562/63–1628) was an English composer, musician, and organ builder. He was a renowned keyboard performer and most of his compositions were written for this medium. Bull's place of birth is shrouded in uncertainty. In 1573 he joined the choir at Hereford cathedral, and the next yea… read more
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John Farmer
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John Farmer (c 1570–c 1601) was an English composer, mainly of madrigals. He is probably one of the less well-known composers of the Englis… read moreJohn Farmer (c 1570–c 1601) was an English composer, mainly of madrigals. He is probably one of the less well-known composers of the English Madrigal School. He was under the patronage of Earl of Oxford and he dedicated his collection of… read moreJohn Farmer (c 1570–c 1601) was an English composer, mainly of madrigals. He is probably one of the less well-known composers of the English Madrigal School. He was under the patronage of Earl of Oxford and he dedicated his collection of canons and his late madrigal volume to his patron. In 1595,… read more
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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
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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
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Giles Farnaby
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Giles Farnaby (c. 1563–1640) was an English composer and virginalist of the Renaissance period. Giles Farnaby was born in about 1563, perha… read moreGiles Farnaby (c. 1563–1640) was an English composer and virginalist of the Renaissance period. Giles Farnaby was born in about 1563, perhaps in Truro, Cornwall, or near London. His father, Thomas, was a Cittizen and Joyner of London, an… read moreGiles Farnaby (c. 1563–1640) was an English composer and virginalist of the Renaissance period. Giles Farnaby was born in about 1563, perhaps in Truro, Cornwall, or near London. His father, Thomas, was a Cittizen and Joyner of London, and Giles may have been related to Thomas Farnaby (c. 1575–164… read more
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John Sheppard
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Piffaro
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World-renowned for its highly polished performances as the pied-pipers of Early Music, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band has delighted audience… read moreWorld-renowned for its highly polished performances as the pied-pipers of Early Music, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band has delighted audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and South America. The ensemble, founded in 1980, r… read moreWorld-renowned for its highly polished performances as the pied-pipers of Early Music, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band has delighted audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and South America. The ensemble, founded in 1980, recreates the elegant sounds of the official, professional wi… read more