Short bio John Mundy
Full biography John Mundy
John Mundy (c. 1550/54 – 29 June 1630) was an English composer ), virginalist, and organist of the Renaissance period. He was the son of William Mundy, a prominent composer of the Tudor period. John Mundy was known for his composition of choral and keyboard music, and he also served as an organist at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
John Mundy's musical works were primarily composed for the English church, and his compositions encompassed a wide range of genres, including anthems, hymns, and psalm settings. His music was highly regarded during his lifetime and was often performed in the royal court.
Some of John Mundy's most popular compositions include "Lighten Our Darkness," "O Lord, the Maker of All Things," and "Out of the Deep." In addition to his musical pursuits, John Mundy was also a skilled virginalist, which is a type of early keyboard instrument similar to a harpsichord.
Overall, John Mundy was an accomplished composer who made significant contributions to the English musical scene of the Renaissance period. His music remains an important part of English choral and keyboard repertoire to this day.
Compositions featuring John Mundy
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnie Sweet Robin | 2:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 2 | De Lamentatione Jeremiae, for chorus | 10:30 min | Choral | - |
| 3 | Fantasia ("Fair Weather...") (Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, No. 3) | 3:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Fantasia, for harpsichord | 3:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Goe from My Window, for harpsichord (Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, No. 52) | 4:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | In midst of woods,The blackbird, for ensemble | 3:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | In te Domine speravi, motet for 5 voices | 8:02 min | Choral | - |
| 8 | Lightly she whipped o'er the dales | 3:02 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | Munday's Joy, for keyboard (Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, No. 282) | 1:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Penelope that longed | 1:48 min | Choral | - |
| 11 | Robin, for harpsichord (Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, No. 15) | 2:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Sing Joyfully | 4:44 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring John Mundy
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Thomas Weelkes, Henry Purcell, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Munday – Kerkmuziek Dom Utrecht 1983(LP, Stereo) | 1983 | Not On Label |
| 2 |  |
William Byrd, John Munday & Martin Peerson, Silvia Kind – English Tone Paintings Toccatas And Dances | 1969 | Turnabout |
Videos featuring John Mundy
Silvia Kind (harpsichord) English tone paintings, toccatas and dances
Silvia Kind: Neupert harpsichord
Instrument not mentioned in the documentation.
Released 1968 by Turnabout Vox, New York 34200 (London release 1969)
Thanks to Daniël, who let me browse the famous Daniël Beuman harpsichord collection
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