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William Corkine
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William Corkine (fl. 1610-1617) was an English composer, lutenist, gambist, and lyra viol player of the Renaissance. Corkine was in private… read moreWilliam Corkine (fl. 1610-1617) was an English composer, lutenist, gambist, and lyra viol player of the Renaissance. Corkine was in private service in the second decade of the seventeenth century, before travelling to Poland in 1617. He … read moreWilliam Corkine (fl. 1610-1617) was an English composer, lutenist, gambist, and lyra viol player of the Renaissance. Corkine was in private service in the second decade of the seventeenth century, before travelling to Poland in 1617. He published a first book of Ayres to Sing and Play to the Lute… 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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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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Andrea Falconieri
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Andrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma fr… read moreAndrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma from 1604 until 1614, and later moved to Rome, and then back to his native Naples, where in 1647 he … read moreAndrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma from 1604 until 1614, and later moved to Rome, and then back to his native Naples, where in 1647 he became meastro di cappella at the royal chapel. View wiki
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Christopher Tye
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Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe
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Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe (c.1640-1690) was a celebrated French composer and player of the viol. He is most likely the same person as Jean de Sainte-Colombe, and father to Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe le fils. He is known only through a h… read moreMonsieur de Sainte-Colombe (c.1640-1690) was a celebrated French composer and player of the viol. He is most likely the same person as Jean de Sainte-Colombe, and father to Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe le fils. He is known only through a handful of contemporary references, one of which attributes t… read more
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Diego Ortiz
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Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger
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Tarquinio Merula
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William Cornysh
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William Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving… read moreWilliam Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving poem, which was written in Fleet Prison, he claims that he has been convicted by false informatio… read moreWilliam Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving poem, which was written in Fleet Prison, he claims that he has been convicted by false information and thus wrongly accused, though it is not known what the … read more