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The new encyclopedia of music and musicians, 1929
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1Coleman, Charles (d. 1664). Musician in the royal band, writing airs and masque-music from 1636. His son Edward (d. 1669) was similarly active. G.
3Cooke, Henry (d. 1672). From 1660 noted choirmaster at the Chapel Royal, writing some anthems and also the music for Charles II's coronation. G.
5Coperario [Cooper], John. Lutenist and gambist, trained in Italy, teacher in the royal family; songs from 1606. G.
7Creyghton, Robert (?1639–1734). Clergyman and professor of Greek at Cambridge, from 1674 canon and precentor at Wells Cathedral, writing services and anthems. G.
9Cross, Thomas. Able music-engraver in London from 1683. G.
11Dallam family. Noted organ-makers from about 1605, including Thomas and his sons Robert (1602–65), Ralph (d. 1673) and George. They built organs for Worcester, York, Durham, Canterbury, St. Paul's and other cathedrals and large churches. G.
13Deering, Richard (d. 1630). From 1617 organist at a nunnery in Brussels and from 1625 in royal service at London; sacred works from 1597 (all for the Catholic service). G.
15Dowland, Robert (d. 1641), son of John (16th C.). Lutenist in court-service from 1626; notable works from 1595. G.
17Eccles, John (?1668–1735). In the royal band from 1694 and its director from 1700; many songs and stage-pieces from 1681. G.
19Este, Michael (d. 1638?), perhaps son of Thomas (16th C.). Writer of madrigals from 1601 and of anthems (1624). G.
21Farmer, Thomas (d. 1695?). Writer of songs and instrumental pieces from 1675. G.
23Ferrabosco, Alfonso (?1575–1628), son of Alfonso (16th C.). Violinist in the royal band, from 1604 writing music for masques by Ben Jonson and songs from 1609. His son followed him as court-musician. G.
25Ford, Thomas (?1580–1648). Musician attached to the court; many part-songs and dances from 1607. G.
27Gibbons, Orlando (1583–1625). Eminent organist and composer, from 1604 at the Chapel Royal and from 1623 also at Westminster; numerous superior works from 1611, including church-music, madrigals and virginal-pieces. His son Christopher (1615–76) was organist at Winchester Cathedral in 1638–44, at Westminster in 1660–66 and also in the Chapel Royal from 1660; few works only. The father was Mus. D. of Oxford from 1622 and the son from 1664. G.
29Hall, Henry (?1655–1707). Organist at Exeter Cathedral in 1674–86? and at Hereford Cathedral from 1688, where his son succeeded him; canticles, anthems and some songs from 1693. G.
31Harris, Renatus (?1640–1715). The most noted of a family of able organ-makers. G.
33Hilton, John (1599–1657). In 1628–44 organist at St. Margaret's (Westminster); many songs and catches from 1627. G.
35Holborne, Antony and William, brothers. Authors of a book in 1597 including about 55 pieces for the 'cittharn' and a few part-songs. G.
37Holder, William (1616–97). Clergyman, from 1660 prebendary of Ely, author of a text-book in harmony (1694) and a few anthems. G.
39Hole, William and Robert. Music-engravers from 1611, said to be the pioneers in England. G.
41Humphrey, Pelham (1647–74). Chorister in the Chapel Royal, with prolonged study abroad at royal expense, from 1672 Cooke's successor as choirmaster; anthems, songs and odes from about 1664. G.
43Jeffries, George. About 1643 organist at Oxford; many anthems and motets. G.
45Jenkins, John (1592–1678). Lutenist and violist, fluent composer of fancies, rants and some vocal pieces, besides 12 trio-sonatas (1664). G.
47Jewett, Randolph (1603–75). Pupil of O. Gibbons, from 1631 organist of the two Dublin Cathedrals, in 1643–44 at Chester Cathedral and from 1666 at Winchester Cathedral; some anthems from 1662. G.
49Johnson, Robert (d. 1634). In the royal band from 1604; songs from 1614, especially several to accompany plays. G.
51Jones, Robert. Noted lutenist, with songs and madrigals from 1600. G.
53King, Robert. Member of the royal band, with songs and part-songs from 1684. G.
55Lanière, Nichola (1588–1666), the most famous of a line of musicians at the court. In court-service from 1604 and in 1626–44 court-director and marshal (head) of the corporation of musicians, recovering both offices in 1660; masque-music from 1613 and many songs. He was expert in painting and in 1625–27 was in Italy as buyer for the royal collection. G.
57Lawes, William (1582–1645) and Henry (1595–1662), brothers. Members of the Chapel Royal, both writing masque-music and songs, with some anthems, from 1633. G.
59Leighton, William. Editor of a collection of about 55 metrical hymns and psalms in 1614, of which 8 are his. G.
61Lenton, John. From 1685 violinist in the royal band, from 1682 writing music for many plays, besides an instruction-book for the violin (1694). G.
63Locke, Matthew (?1630–77). In court-service from 1661, writing much masque-music of fine quality from 1653, many songs and anthems, besides the earliest English text-book in thorough-bass (1673). G.
65Lowe, Edward (?1610–82). From 1630 organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, and also from 1660 at the Chapel Royal, besides being from 1661 professor of music at Oxford; anthems and a book on cathedral-music. G.
67Mace, Thomas (1613–1709?). Author of Musick's Monument, 1676, a quaint, discursive book on church-music, the lute, the viol, etc. G.
69Milton, John (?1563–1647), father of the great poet. A scrivener in London, but also competent in music; madrigals, anthems and tunes from 1601. See works by Spaeth, 1909, '12. G.
71Nicolson, Richard (d. 1639). From 1595 organist at Magdalen College, Oxford, and from 1626 the first professor in the University; few works from 1601. G.
73Peerson [Pearson, Pierson], Martin (?1590–1651). Probably from 1613 choirmaster at St. Paul's; part-songs, anthems and instrumental pieces from 1614. G.
75Philips, Peter (?1560–1633?). Of Catholic parentage, hence from about 1590 on the continent, first at Rome, then at Antwerp, where he was viceregal organist from 1596, in 1612–21 and from 1628 canon at Soignies (at Béthune in the interval); able motets and madrigals, with some instrumental pieces, from 1591. Monograph by Bergmans, 1903. G.
77Pilkington, Francis. Singer at Chester Cathedral from 1602 and precentor from 1623; madrigals and part-songs from 1605. G.
79Playford, John (1623–86). Noted London publisher, from 1650 issuing only musical books, including a standard text-book (1654), a collection of dance-tunes (1650), a Psalter (1677), etc. His son Henry (1657–1720?) continued the business and from 1699 managed concerts in London and later in Oxford. G.
81Porter, Walter (?1595–1659). Member of the Chapel Royal in 1616–44; and also choirmaster at Westminster in 1639–44; madrigals and motets from 1632. G.
83Purcell, Daniel (?1660–1717), brother of the next. In 1688–95 organist at Magdalen College, Oxford, and from 1713 at St. Andrew's (Holborn); much music for plays from 1696, besides anthems, organ-settings of tunes, etc. G.
85Purcell, Henry (1658–95). Highly gifted, but short-lived, organist and composer, trained by Blow, from 1679 at Westminster and from 1682 also at the Chapel Royal; manifold works from about 1675, including much noble church-music, remarkable settings for the stage and instrumental pieces. Memoir by Cummings, 1882, and see articles by Squire, 1905 (in I. M. G. Sammelbde.), and Arkwright, 1910 (in Musical Antiquary), etc. G.
87Ravenscroft, Thomas (1593–1635?). Editor of several collections, including a Psalter (1621). G.
89Rogers, Benjamin (1614–98). In 1639–41 organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, from 1660 assistant at St. George's, Windsor, and in 1664–85 at Magdalen College, Oxford; Mus.D. of Oxford in 1669; much church-music, part-songs, etc., from 1653. G.
91Simpson, Christopher. Famous gambist, long under the patronage of Sir Robert Bolles and his son; author of a method for violists (1659) and a treatise on composition (1665), with various later editions, and some scattered pieces. G.
93Simpson, Thomas. Violist, about 1610 in court-service at Frankfort, in 1617–21 at Schaumburg and later at Copenhagen; works from 1610. G.
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