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Matthew Locke
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Orlando Gibbons
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Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), English composer and organist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean periods, a leading composer in the England … read moreOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), English composer and organist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean periods, a leading composer in the England of his day. Born in Oxford, England, he sang in the choir of King's College, Cambridge betwee… read moreOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), English composer and organist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean periods, a leading composer in the England of his day. Born in Oxford, England, he sang in the choir of King's College, Cambridge between 1596 and 1598, then he entered the university in 1598 and … read more
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John Jenkins
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There are two artists called John Jenkins: 1. John Jenkins (1592–1678) was an English composer. Jenkins was born in Maidstone, Kent, the so… read moreThere are two artists called John Jenkins: 1. John Jenkins (1592–1678) was an English composer. Jenkins was born in Maidstone, Kent, the son of Henry Jenkins, a carpenter who occasionally made musical instruments. Little is known of his… read moreThere are two artists called John Jenkins: 1. John Jenkins (1592–1678) was an English composer. Jenkins was born in Maidstone, Kent, the son of Henry Jenkins, a carpenter who occasionally made musical instruments. Little is known of his early life, and the first positive historical record of him… read more
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William Lawes
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Anthony Holborne
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Thomas Morley
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John Wilbye
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Giorgio Mainerio
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Christopher Tye
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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