Thomas Ford

English viol player and composer

Thomas Ford - Artists & Creatives born 1580
Born

1580
446 years ago

Died
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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