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John Ward
Composer · Musicians · Lived 1571 to 1638 · aged 67
John Ward (1590-1638) was an English composer. He trained as a singer in Canterbury, where he was a chorister at Canterbury Cathedral. He then moved to London where he produced religious and secular works, and he also appears to have maintained a residence in Essex.
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Ward's compositions, some of which were published in his lifetime, consist of madrigals, works for viol consort and Anglican church music. His madrigals are remarkable for their fine texts, broad melodic lines and originality.
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1571 to 1638 · aged 67
