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Christopher Tye

Christopher Tye (c.1505 – before 1573) was an English Renaissance composer and organist. Probably born in Cambridgeshire, he trained at the University of Cambridge and became the master of the choir at Ely Cathedral. He is noted as the music teacher of Edward VI and was held in high esteem for his choral music, as well as chamber works such as his 24 polyphonic In nomines. It is likely that only a…

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Type
Person
Area
England, United Kingdom
Born
1505
Died
1572
Genres
Labels
Naxos
Hyperion
EMI Classics
Warner Classics
Classic Produktion Osnabrück
Last updated: December 16th, 2023

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