Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
Bio
Gibbons was born in Oxford to a musical family. His brother was the Master of the Choristers of Chapel Royal and he began his career as the organist there at the age of 21. He studied at King's College, Cambridge, and Oxford eventually earning a Doctorate. He was close to James I's court and enjoyed significant royal patronage. He is considered one of the last masters of the English Virginalist School.
Music
Keyboard Works
Choral and Organ Works
Keyboard Music
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