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( Originally Published 1923 ) This composer is included here, though some others of equal or greater importance are omitted, because a useful Gramophone Record of one of his works is available. He was born in Rome about 1567, and died about 1620. He was choirmaster to the King of Poland, and choirmaster of the Cathedral of Verona, and then held several posts in Rome. Towards the end of his life he became a priest. He wrote much Church Music, and so did his elder brother, Felice Anerio, who, when Palestrina died, succeeded him as Composer to the Papal Chapel. GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. Te Deum—slightly curtailed in order to come within the limits of a Record (Westminster Cathedral Choir, con-ducted by Sir Richard Terry; H. M. V.). The printed music is published by Chester at 3S. 6d. |
Listener's History Of Music: The Basis Of The Art The Beginnings Of Music In Song And Dance The Climax Of Pure Choral Music The Beginnings Of Keyboard Music Leading Composers Of The Period Francesco Anerio Orlando Di Lasso Tommaso Ludovico Da Vittoria William Byrd John Bull Read More Articles About: Listener's History Of Music |