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Thomas Tallis
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Thomas Tallis (c 1505 – 23 November 1585) was an English composer. Tallis flourished as a church musician during the often stormy sixteenth… read moreThomas Tallis (c 1505 – 23 November 1585) was an English composer. Tallis flourished as a church musician during the often stormy sixteenth century in England. He occupies a primary place in anthologies of English church music, and is co… read moreThomas Tallis (c 1505 – 23 November 1585) was an English composer. Tallis flourished as a church musician during the often stormy sixteenth century in England. He occupies a primary place in anthologies of English church music, and is considered among the best of its earliest composers. Little is… read more -
The Tallis Scholars
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The Tallis Scholars are a British vocal ensemble normally consisting of 10 members. Official website: http://www.thetallisscholars.co.uk/ F… read moreThe Tallis Scholars are a British vocal ensemble normally consisting of 10 members. Official website: http://www.thetallisscholars.co.uk/ Formed in 1973 by their director Peter Phillips, they specialize in performing a cappella sacred vo… read moreThe Tallis Scholars are a British vocal ensemble normally consisting of 10 members. Official website: http://www.thetallisscholars.co.uk/ Formed in 1973 by their director Peter Phillips, they specialize in performing a cappella sacred vocal music written during the Renaissance by composers from a… read more -
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (b. 3 February 1525 – 2 February 1526; d. 2 February 1594) was an Italian Renaissance composer and the mos… read moreGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (b. 3 February 1525 – 2 February 1526; d. 2 February 1594) was an Italian Renaissance composer and the most well-known 16th-century representative of the Roman School of musical composition. Palestrina be… read moreGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (b. 3 February 1525 – 2 February 1526; d. 2 February 1594) was an Italian Renaissance composer and the most well-known 16th-century representative of the Roman School of musical composition. Palestrina became famous through his output of sacred music. He had an en… read more -
John Dowland
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John Dowland (1563–1626) was an English, possibly Irish-born, composer, singer, and lutenist. Very little is known of Dowland's early … read moreJohn Dowland (1563–1626) was an English, possibly Irish-born, composer, singer, and lutenist. Very little is known of Dowland's early life, but it is generally thought he was born in London, or possibly Dublin. It is known that he w… read moreJohn Dowland (1563–1626) was an English, possibly Irish-born, composer, singer, and lutenist. Very little is known of Dowland's early life, but it is generally thought he was born in London, or possibly Dublin. It is known that he went to Paris in 1580 where he was in service to the ambassad… read more -
Josquin des Prez
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Josquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish compos… read moreJosquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is also known as Josquin Desprez and Latinized as Josquinus Pratensis, a… read moreJosquin des Prez (French pronunciation: ; c. 1450/1455 – 27 August 1521), often referred to simply as Josquin, was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is also known as Josquin Desprez and Latinized as Josquinus Pratensis, alternatively Jodocus Pratensis, although he himself expresse… read more -
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 - 14 December 1788) - more commonly known as C.P.E. Bach - was a German musician and composer of th… read moreCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 - 14 December 1788) - more commonly known as C.P.E. Bach - was a German musician and composer of the early Classical period. The second of eleven sons of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bac… read moreCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 - 14 December 1788) - more commonly known as C.P.E. Bach - was a German musician and composer of the early Classical period. The second of eleven sons of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach, C.P.E. Bach was born in Weimar on 8th March 1714. He was … read more -
Gabriel Fauré
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Gabriel Urbain Fauré (12 May 1845 – 4 November 1924) was a French composer, often seen as a transitional figure between the Romantic perio… read moreGabriel Urbain Fauré (12 May 1845 – 4 November 1924) was a French composer, often seen as a transitional figure between the Romantic period and Impressionism. In contrast with his harmonic and melodic style, which pushed the bounds for … read moreGabriel Urbain Fauré (12 May 1845 – 4 November 1924) was a French composer, often seen as a transitional figure between the Romantic period and Impressionism. In contrast with his harmonic and melodic style, which pushed the bounds for his time, Fauré’s rhythmic motives tended to be subtle and r… read more -
Michael Praetorius
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Michael Praetorius (probably 15th February 1571–15th February 1621) was a German composer, organist, and writer on music. He was one of the… read moreMichael Praetorius (probably 15th February 1571–15th February 1621) was a German composer, organist, and writer on music. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical… read moreMichael Praetorius (probably 15th February 1571–15th February 1621) was a German composer, organist, and writer on music. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on Protestant hymns. View wiki -
Guillaume de Machaut
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Guillaume de Machaut, sometimes spelt Machault (c.1300–1377), was an important mediaeval French poet and composer. Guilllaume de Machaut wa… read moreGuillaume de Machaut, sometimes spelt Machault (c.1300–1377), was an important mediaeval French poet and composer. Guilllaume de Machaut was "the last great poet who was also a composer," in the words of the scholar Daniel Leec… read moreGuillaume de Machaut, sometimes spelt Machault (c.1300–1377), was an important mediaeval French poet and composer. Guilllaume de Machaut was "the last great poet who was also a composer," in the words of the scholar Daniel Leech-Wilkinson. Well into the fifteenthth century, Machaut'… read more -
Anonymous
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There is more than one artist with this name. If the artist is unknown only to you, don't use Anonymous and instead fix your tags. 1.… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. If the artist is unknown only to you, don't use Anonymous and instead fix your tags. 1. Any artist whose name historically unknown, but whose music survives, usually from the early peri… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. If the artist is unknown only to you, don't use Anonymous and instead fix your tags. 1. Any artist whose name historically unknown, but whose music survives, usually from the early periods of music. 2. Anonymous, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, … read more