Thomas Ford

English viol player and composer

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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