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John Marchant
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John Marchant (fl. 1588 - 1611) was a 16th Century English composer. View wikiJohn Marchant (fl. 1588 - 1611) was a 16th Century English composer. View wikiJohn Marchant (fl. 1588 - 1611) was a 16th Century English composer. View wiki
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Thomas Robinson
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Thomas Robinson (c. 1560 – 1610 (Julian calendar)) was an English renaissance composer and music teacher, who flourished around 1600. He ta… read moreThomas Robinson (c. 1560 – 1610 (Julian calendar)) was an English renaissance composer and music teacher, who flourished around 1600. He taught and wrote music for lute, cittern, orpharion, bandora, viol, and singing. http://en.wikipedia… read moreThomas Robinson (c. 1560 – 1610 (Julian calendar)) was an English renaissance composer and music teacher, who flourished around 1600. He taught and wrote music for lute, cittern, orpharion, bandora, viol, and singing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Robinson_(composer) Very little is known ab… read more
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John Danyel
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John Danyel (Baptized 6 November 1564 – c. 1626) was an English lute player and songwriter. He was born in Wellow, Somerset. His surviving … read moreJohn Danyel (Baptized 6 November 1564 – c. 1626) was an English lute player and songwriter. He was born in Wellow, Somerset. His surviving works include "Coy Daphne Fled", about the nymph Daphne and her fate, and "Like as … read moreJohn Danyel (Baptized 6 November 1564 – c. 1626) was an English lute player and songwriter. He was born in Wellow, Somerset. His surviving works include "Coy Daphne Fled", about the nymph Daphne and her fate, and "Like as the lute delights". View wiki
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John Johnson
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There are many artists named John Johnson; Discogs lists over 50 people with this name. Listed below are some of the most well known: 1. Jo… read moreThere are many artists named John Johnson; Discogs lists over 50 people with this name. Listed below are some of the most well known: 1. John Johnson (c. 1545 – 1594) was an English lutenist, composer of songs and lute music of the Renai… read moreThere are many artists named John Johnson; Discogs lists over 50 people with this name. Listed below are some of the most well known: 1. John Johnson (c. 1545 – 1594) was an English lutenist, composer of songs and lute music of the Renaissance period. He was attached to the court of Queen Elizabe… read more
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Francis Pilkington
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Francis Pilkington (c. 1565 – 1638) was an English composer, lutenist and singer. Pilkington received a B.Mus. degree from Oxford in 1595.… read moreFrancis Pilkington (c. 1565 – 1638) was an English composer, lutenist and singer. Pilkington received a B.Mus. degree from Oxford in 1595. In 1602 he became a singing man at Chester Cathedral and spent the rest of his life serving the c… read moreFrancis Pilkington (c. 1565 – 1638) was an English composer, lutenist and singer. Pilkington received a B.Mus. degree from Oxford in 1595. In 1602 he became a singing man at Chester Cathedral and spent the rest of his life serving the cathedral. He became a minor canon in 1612, took holy orders … read more
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Thomas Crecquillon
1,876 listeners
Thomas Crecquillon (Thomas Crequillon) (c. 1505 – probably early 1557) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is considered t… read moreThomas Crecquillon (Thomas Crequillon) (c. 1505 – probably early 1557) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is considered to be a member of the Netherlands school. While his place of birth is unknown, it was probably with… read moreThomas Crecquillon (Thomas Crequillon) (c. 1505 – probably early 1557) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is considered to be a member of the Netherlands school. While his place of birth is unknown, it was probably within the region loosely known at the time as the Netherlands, … read more
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Francesco da Milano
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Francesco Canova da Milano (18 August 1497 – 2 January 1543) was a virtuoso Italian lutenist and composer of the Renaissance. Born in Monza… read moreFrancesco Canova da Milano (18 August 1497 – 2 January 1543) was a virtuoso Italian lutenist and composer of the Renaissance. Born in Monza, near Milan (hence the "da Milano"), he was heralded throughout Italy and Europe and wa… read moreFrancesco Canova da Milano (18 August 1497 – 2 January 1543) was a virtuoso Italian lutenist and composer of the Renaissance. Born in Monza, near Milan (hence the "da Milano"), he was heralded throughout Italy and Europe and was the foremost lute composer of his time. He left several bo… read more
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Vincenzo Galilei
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Vincenzo Galilei (c. 1520 – July 2, 1591) was an Italian lutenist, composer, and music theorist, and the father of the famous astronomer an… read moreVincenzo Galilei (c. 1520 – July 2, 1591) was an Italian lutenist, composer, and music theorist, and the father of the famous astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. He was a seminal figure in the musical life of the late Renaissance, … read moreVincenzo Galilei (c. 1520 – July 2, 1591) was an Italian lutenist, composer, and music theorist, and the father of the famous astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. He was a seminal figure in the musical life of the late Renaissance, and contributed significantly to the musical revolution whic… read more
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Robert Parsons
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Robert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his … read moreRobert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his youth he was a choir boy, as until 1561 he was an assistant to Richard Bower, Master of the Childr… read moreRobert Parsons (c. 1535-1572) was an English composer. Although little is known about the life of Robert Parsons, it is likely that in his youth he was a choir boy, as until 1561 he was an assistant to Richard Bower, Master of the Children Choristers of the Chapel Royal. Parsons was appointed Gen… read more
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Nicolas Gombert
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Nicolas Gombert (c.1495–c.1560) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the most famous and influential composers b… read moreNicolas Gombert (c.1495–c.1560) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the most famous and influential composers between Josquin Desprez and Palestrina, and best represents the fully-developed, complex polyphonic… read moreNicolas Gombert (c.1495–c.1560) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the most famous and influential composers between Josquin Desprez and Palestrina, and best represents the fully-developed, complex polyphonic style of this transitional period in music history. View wiki