Nicolas Vallet (ca. 1583 – ca. 1642) was a Dutch lutenist and composer of French birth. Born in Corbény, France, Vallet settled down in Amsterdam around 1613. There, he worked as a self-supporting musician and lute teacher. In 1626, he formed an an ensemble with three English lutists. He later became the owner of a dance school. Vallet's significance as a composer comes from four collections of compositions published between 1615 and 1620. These compositions include both secular and religious works for vocals and lute. The secular works consist of both Vallet's own compos… read more
Nicolas Vallet (ca. 1583 – ca. 1642) was a Dutch lutenist and composer of French birth. Born in Corbény, France, Vallet settled down in Amsterdam around 1613. There, he worked as a self-supporting musician and lute teacher. In 1626, he formed an an ensemble with three English lutists. He late… read more
Nicolas Vallet (ca. 1583 – ca. 1642) was a Dutch lutenist and composer of French birth. Born in Corbény, France, Vallet settled down in Amsterdam around 1613. There, he worked as a self-supporting musician and lute teacher. In 1626, he formed an an ensemble with three English lutists. He later became the owner of a dance school. Vallet's significance as a c… read more