Peter Philips
English composer, organist and Catholic priest in Flanders (1561-1628) · Musicians · Died at 67
Peter Philips was an eminent English composer, organist, and Catholic priest exiled to Flanders in the Spanish Netherlands.
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He was one of the greatest keyboard virtuosos of his time, and transcribed or arranged several Italian motets and madrigals by such composers as Lassus, Palestrina, and Giulio Caccini for his instruments. Some of his keyboard works are found in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Philips also wrote many sacred choral works.
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1561 to 1628 · aged 67
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