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Thomas
Morley (1577 - 1603) |
| Thomas Morley
was one of England's leading Renaissance
composers. He was a pupil of the
famous composer William Byrd. Morley
took a degree from the University of Oxford
in 1588 and later became organist of St.
Paul's Cathedral and musician in the royal
chapel. Morley received the
royal-printing license formerly owned by
Byrd and the English composer Thomas Tallis. |
| Morley wrote
and edited madrigals, lute songs, and
instrumental ensemble music. Morley
played a crucial role in the establishment
of the Madrigal. |
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