Thomas Ford
English viol player and composer
Born
1580
445 years ago
Died
November 17th, 1648
376 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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A viol player, composer, and poet active during the early 17th century, contributions to music included a variety of consort music, particularly for the viol. Published works collected music for viols and voiced madrigals. His compositions often reflected the style of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Notable collections include 'Musicke of Sundrie Kindes.'
Composed viol music
Published 'Musicke of Sundrie Kindes'
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