Thomas Morley
Nationality: English
Born: 1557-1602
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Born: 1557-1602
Education/Training:
studied with William Byrd; received a Bachelor's from Oxford
Best Known For:
Being the most famous madrigal comoser in Elizabethan England; also wrote Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke, which was used by musicians for 200 years after his death
Notable Compositions:
Now is the Month of Maying, April is in my Mistress' Face
Assignments:
Master of Choristers at Norwich Cathedral; employed at St. Paul's Cathedral in London
Curious Facts:
Along with Robert Johnson, the only composers who wrote the only surviving contemporary settings of writings by Shakespeare
REPERTOIRE: Hark Jolly Shepherds
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| A Shining Christmas | Dec 16, 1983 |
| A Shining Christmas | Dec 17, 1983 |
| A Shining Christmas | Dec 18, 1983 |
| Joy to the World | Dec 16, 1978 |
| Joy to the World | Dec 16, 1978 |
| Joy to the World | Dec 16, 1978 |
| Joy to the World | Dec 17, 1978 |
| Joy to the World | Dec 18, 1978 |
| Christmas Echoes | Dec 15, 1968 |
| Pasadena Concert | Dec 21, 1968 |
REPERTOIRE: I Should For Griefe
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Glories of the Renaissance | Jan 19, 1974 |
REPERTOIRE: April Is in My Mistress' Face
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| London Bridges | Jan 30, 2011 |
REPERTOIRE: Now is the Month of Maying
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| 14th Annual High School Choir Festival | Apr 29, 2003 |
REPERTOIRE: April Is in My Mistress' Face
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Magnificent Madrigals | Apr 21, 2002 |
REPERTOIRE: Fire, Fire, My Heart
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| LAMC Presents: Seoul Ladies Singers | Mar 5, 1995 |
REPERTOIRE: Sing we and Chant it
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| 13th Annual High School Choir Festival | Apr 12, 2002 |
REPERTOIRE: Now Is The Month Of Maying
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| 11th Annual High School Choir Festival | May 5, 2000 |
