Orlando Gibbons


Orlando Gibbons
Nationality: English
Born: 1583-1625
Education/Training:
was a chorister at King's College, Cambridge and entered the University in 1598; received a Bachelor's of Music from Cambridge, and might have received a Doctorate from Oxford

Best Known For:
being a leading composer of vocal, keyboard and ensemble music in the early 17th century

Notable Compositions:
This is the Record of John, Hosanna to the Son of David, The Silver Swan

Assignments:
was a musician in the Chapel Royal from 1603 until his death, later becoming senior organist; also was the keyboard player in the chamber of Prince Charles (later King Charles I), and organist at Westminster Abbey

REPERTOIRE: Hosanna to the Son of David

Concert Details Date
Apr 4, 2025

REPERTOIRE: The Silver Swan

Concert Details Date
HSCF: Chamber Singers Apr 15, 2011

REPERTOIRE: The Silver Swan

Concert Details Date
London Bridges Jan 30, 2011

REPERTOIRE: The Silver Swan Dainty Fine Bird

Concert Details Date
Magnificent Madrigals Apr 21, 2002