Robert Fayrfax

Robert Fayrfax (baptized 23 April 1464 in Deeping Gate, Lincolnshire, 24 October 1521 in St Albans?) was an English musician and composer.

He began his professional career as chormeister at St. Alban's in London and became a member of the Royal Chapel in 1496. In 1502 he took over the position of organist at St. Alban's Abbey. In 1504 he acquired the degree of Doctor of Music in Cambridge, and the same honor was given to him in Oxford in 1511. During his professional career he was highly protected and was supported, for example, by King Henry VIII, who continued the promotion of music at the English court, begun under Edward IV, like his predecessor Henry VII.

Robert Fayrfax essentially created spiritual vocal music, including five fairs, two magnificat, and several motets. Edit source text Standard data (person): GND: 119055473 (PICA, AKS) | LCCN: n84041992 VIAF: 34722466 | Wikipedia People Search

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