Similar Artists
-
Joan Cabanilles
501 listeners
Joan Cabanilles (1644-1712) was an organist and composer. He was the greatest of the Valencian composers of organ music, and together with… read moreJoan Cabanilles (1644-1712) was an organist and composer. He was the greatest of the Valencian composers of organ music, and together with Correa de Araujo the most important organist of the 17th Spanish Musical Century. At the age of 2… read moreJoan Cabanilles (1644-1712) was an organist and composer. He was the greatest of the Valencian composers of organ music, and together with Correa de Araujo the most important organist of the 17th Spanish Musical Century. At the age of 21, he was named first organist of the Cathedral of Valencia,… read more -
Bernardo Storace
1,548 listeners
Bernardo Storace (fl. 1664) was an Italian composer. Almost nothing is known about his life; his only surviving collection of music contain… read moreBernardo Storace (fl. 1664) was an Italian composer. Almost nothing is known about his life; his only surviving collection of music contains numerous variation sets and represents a transitory stage between the time of Girolamo Frescobal… read moreBernardo Storace (fl. 1664) was an Italian composer. Almost nothing is known about his life; his only surviving collection of music contains numerous variation sets and represents a transitory stage between the time of Girolamo Frescobaldi and that of Bernardo Pasquini. View wiki -
Vincenzo Ruffo
2,242 listeners
Vincenzo Ruffo (c. 1508 – February 9, 1587) was an Italian composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the composers most responsive to the … read moreVincenzo Ruffo (c. 1508 – February 9, 1587) was an Italian composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the composers most responsive to the musical reforms suggested by the Council of Trent, especially in his composition of masses, and as… read moreVincenzo Ruffo (c. 1508 – February 9, 1587) was an Italian composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the composers most responsive to the musical reforms suggested by the Council of Trent, especially in his composition of masses, and as such was an influential member of the Counter-Reformation. View wiki -
Henrico Albicastro
688 listeners
Giovanni Henrico Albicastro was the pseudonym of Johann Heinrich von Weissenburg (c. 1661 — after 1730), a talented amateur musician who pu… read moreGiovanni Henrico Albicastro was the pseudonym of Johann Heinrich von Weissenburg (c. 1661 — after 1730), a talented amateur musician who published his compositions pseudonymously. Albicastro came from the village of Bieswangen, near Papp… read moreGiovanni Henrico Albicastro was the pseudonym of Johann Heinrich von Weissenburg (c. 1661 — after 1730), a talented amateur musician who published his compositions pseudonymously. Albicastro came from the village of Bieswangen, near Pappenheim in central Bavaria, not far from the village of Weiss… read more -
Antonio de Cabezón
7,013 listeners
Antonio de Cabezón (1510–1566) was a Spanish composer and organist of the Renaissance. Blind from early childhood, he is best known for his… read moreAntonio de Cabezón (1510–1566) was a Spanish composer and organist of the Renaissance. Blind from early childhood, he is best known for his Tientos: short, intense, and polyphonic liturgical works for organ. Many of his compositions have… read moreAntonio de Cabezón (1510–1566) was a Spanish composer and organist of the Renaissance. Blind from early childhood, he is best known for his Tientos: short, intense, and polyphonic liturgical works for organ. Many of his compositions have survived and are still readily accessible today, in sheet m… read more -
Diego Ortiz
11,684 listeners
Diego Ortiz (c.1510–1570) was a Spanish composer and musicologist, in service to the Spanish viceroy in Naples (Pedro de Urries) and later … read moreDiego Ortiz (c.1510–1570) was a Spanish composer and musicologist, in service to the Spanish viceroy in Naples (Pedro de Urries) and later to Philip II of Spain. Author of a treatise – Trattado de Glosas, published in 1553 – on instrumen… read moreDiego Ortiz (c.1510–1570) was a Spanish composer and musicologist, in service to the Spanish viceroy in Naples (Pedro de Urries) and later to Philip II of Spain. Author of a treatise – Trattado de Glosas, published in 1553 – on instrumental variation technique as well as on vocal polyphonic works… read more -
Tarquinio Merula
6,058 listeners
Tarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mai… read moreTarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the mos… read moreTarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the most progressive Italian composers of the early 17th century, e… read more -
Santiago de Murcia
7,702 listeners
Santiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may ha… read moreSantiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may have been related to the stringed-instrument makers, Gabriel and Antonio de Murcia, but this has nev… read moreSantiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may have been related to the stringed-instrument makers, Gabriel and Antonio de Murcia, but this has never been proved. Although he mentions the guitarist and compo… read more -
Alonso Mudarra
18,310 listeners
Alonso Mudarra (c. 1510 – April 1, 1580) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was an innovative composer of instrume… read moreAlonso Mudarra (c. 1510 – April 1, 1580) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was an innovative composer of instrumental music as well as songs, and was the composer of the earliest surviving music for the guitar. … read moreAlonso Mudarra (c. 1510 – April 1, 1580) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was an innovative composer of instrumental music as well as songs, and was the composer of the earliest surviving music for the guitar. The place of his birth is not recorded, but he grew up in Gu… read more -
John Playford
15,289 listeners
John Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master,… read moreJohn Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master, which is often referred to simply as "Playford". Playford was born in Norwich. He serve… read moreJohn Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master, which is often referred to simply as "Playford". Playford was born in Norwich. He served an apprenticeship with th publisher John Benson from 1639/… read more