John Johnson (composer)
John Johnson (c. 1545 – 1594) was an English lutenist, composer of songs and lute music, attached to the court of Queen Elizabeth I. He was the father of the lutenist and composer Robert Johnson.
Discography[]
The lutenist Lynda Sayce has recorded a disc of works by John Johnson and his son. Two pieces "Pavan" and "Gaillard" have been recorded by Julian Bream and John Williams.[1] Christopher Wilson (lutenist) and Shirley Rumsey have made a recording on the Naxos label of John Johnson's lute music.[2]
References[]
- ^ Julian Bream and John Williams together - The ultimate collection. RCA Victor
- ^ JOHNSON: Lute Music at Naxos Records
External links[]
- Music Collection in Cambridge Digital Library which contains early copies/examples of Johnson's compositions
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