Michael East
Nationality: English
Born: 1580-1648
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Born: 1580-1648
Education/Training:
Received a Bachelor of Music degree from Cambridge in 1606
Best Known For:
Being industrious but unoriginal, often borrowing texts and even musical phrases from previous pieces
Notable Compositions:
Five part fantasies for viols, Madrigals for three and five voices
Assignments:
Was a lay clerk at Ely Cathedral, as well as a singer in the choir, and later employed by Lichfield Cathedral as a choirmaster
Curious Facts:
Was unusually fortunate to have so much of his work published; his seven volumes show the changing musical tastes of the time
REPERTOIRE: Poor Is the Life
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| London Bridges | Jan 30, 2011 |
REPERTOIRE: Poor is the Life
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Magnificent Madrigals | Apr 21, 2002 |
