John Taverner
English organist and composer of church music
Born
1490
535 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1545
479 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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Served as an influential English composer and organist during the early 16th century. Taverner's works primarily involved sacred music, and his compositions contributed significantly to the development of the English choral tradition. His best-known pieces include masses, motets, and anthems, created for ecclesiastical settings. Active in the English Reformation period, Taverner's music bridged the gap between medieval and Renaissance styles. His liturgical compositions, characterized by intricate polyphony, gained recognition in both England and across the continent. Taverner held various positions, including serving as a master of choristers and at the court of Henry VIII.
Composed the mass 'Gloria tibi Trinitas'
Created the motet 'Jubilate Deo'
Served as organist at Christ Church, Oxford
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