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Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 23 November 1585; [n 1] also Tallys or Talles) was an English composer of High Renaissance music. His compositions are primarily vocal, and he occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music .
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Thomas Tallis was one of the most important English composers of sacred music before William Byrd. His style encompassed the simple Reformation service music and the great Continental polyphonic schools whose influence he was largely responsible for introducing into English music.
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The Best of Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 3 December 1585)Conductor:Jeremy Summerly Oxford CamerataTallis occupies a primary place in anthologies of English chor...
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Learn about the life and works of Thomas Tallis, a 16th century English composer who served under several monarchs and adapted to different musical styles and genres. Explore his contributions to polyphony, vernacular texts, motets and printing, and his famous piece Spem in Alium.
Apr 7, 2017 · Thomas Tallis, composer of English choral music, depicted in stained glass window at St Alfege church, Greenwich, London. Tallis adapted faithfully, as he would under each monarch.
Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585) - A short biography & discography. Despite his stature as one of the great composers of English sacred music, little is known about the personality of English composer Thomas Tallis (ca. 1505 - 1585). The last two lines of his epitaph - "As he did live, so also did he die, in mild and quiet sort (O happy man!);
