Short bio John Ward
Birthday:
1571 in Canterbury, Kent, England
Died:
1638
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Baroque, Renaissance
Full biography John Ward
John Ward (1590-1638) was an English composer known for his works of instrumental and choral music, particularly his madrigals. He began his musical career as a singer in Canterbury, where he was a chorister at Canterbury Cathedral. Ward later trained as an instrumentalist and composer and became a member of the London company of musicians.
Ward's compositions ranged from instrumental music to sacred and secular vocal works. He was renowned for his madrigals, which were often performed in private settings and at court. Although some of his works were lost, many of his surviving compositions showcase his skillful use of harmony and melody. Ward's works were highly regarded and influential in their time, and many of his contemporary composers, such as Henry Lawes, are said to have been influenced by his madrigals.
Despite his prominence as a composer during his lifetime, little is known about Ward’s personal life. It is believed that he lived in London and had a wife and children, but details about his life outside of his musical career are scarce. However, Ward's legacy as a composer has continued to endure, and his works are still studied and performed today.
Compositions featuring John Ward
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In nomine | 3:52 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 2 | Let God arise, for chorus | 6:12 min | Choral | - |
| 3 | Leggiadra sei, madrigal for 5 voices | 4:01 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | In Nomine II | 3:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | In Nomine I | 3:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | In Nomine a 6 for viols No. 6 | 3:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | In Nomine a 6 for viols No. 2 | 3:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | In Nomine a 6 for viols No. 1 | 3:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | In Nomine a 5 for viols | 3:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | In Nomine a 4 for viols No. 5 | 3:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Love Is a Dainty | 1:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | If the Deep Sighs | Vocal Music | - | |
| 13 | If Heaven's Just Wrath | Vocal Music | - | |
| 14 | I Have Entreated | Vocal Music | - | |
| 15 | How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for chorus | 4:50 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | How long shall I? | 3:02 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Hope of My Heart | 4:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | His heart his wound received | 2:19 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Fly not so fast, madrigal for 3 voices | 2:04 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | First Set of English Madrigals, 1613 | 81:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | O say, dear life, madrigal for 3 voices | 1:40 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Weep Forth your Tears, for vocal ensemble & lute | 4:36 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Upon a bank of roses | 2:44 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 24 | This is a joyful, happy holy day, for chorus | 5:50 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Sweet Philomel | 2:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 26 | Retire, My Troubled Soul | 3:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 27 | Prayer is an endless chain, anthem for 5 voices | 5:28 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Praise the Lord, O my soul, for chorus | 8:17 min | Choral | - |
| 29 | Out from the Vale | 3:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 30 | Oft Have I Tender'd | Vocal Music | - | |
| 31 | Fantasia for viols No. 14 | 3:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | O My Thoughts Surcease | 2:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Nunc Dimittis (First Service) | 3:27 min | Choral | - |
| 34 | Non fu senze, madrigal for 5 voices | 2:52 min | Choral | - |
| 35 | No Object Dearer, for vocal ensemble & lute | 5:02 min | Choral | - |
| 36 | My true love hath my heart | 2:09 min | Choral | - |
| 37 | My Breast I'll Set | Vocal Music | - | |
| 38 | Mount up, my soul, for chorus | 7:03 min | Choral | - |
| 39 | Magnificat (First Service) | 6:53 min | Choral | - |
| 40 | Fancy á 6 | 2:17 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 41 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 1 in A minor | 3:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 42 | Fantasia a 4 No. 4 (VDGS 24) | 3:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 43 | Fantasia a 4 No. 3 (VDGS 23) | 2:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 44 | Fantasia a 4 No. 2 (VDGS 22) | 2:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 45 | Fantasia a 4 for viols No. 7 in G major (Paris) | 2:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 46 | Fantasia a 4 for viols No. 7 in C minor (spurious) | 4:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 47 | Fantasia a 4 for viols No. 6 in C major | 2:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 48 | Fantasia a 4 for viols No. 5 in A minor | 2:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 49 | Fantasia a 4 for viols No. 1 in C minor | 3:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 50 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 2 ("La Rondinella") | 3:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 51 | Down captive wretch | 6:08 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 52 | Die Not, Fond Man | Vocal Music | - | |
| 53 | Cruel Unkind | Vocal Music | - | |
| 54 | Cor mio, deh non languire | 3:44 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 55 | Come, Sable Night | 5:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 56 | Aire for 2 bass viols & continuo No. 6 in D minor | 1:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 57 | Aire for 2 bass viols & continuo No. 5 in D major | 1:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 58 | Aire for 2 bass viols & continuo No. 2 in A major | 1:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 59 | Aire for 2 bass viols & continuo No. 1 in A minor | 1:37 min | Band Music | - |
| 60 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 11 ("Cor mio") | 3:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 61 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 7 | 3:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 62 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 6 in C minor | 4:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 63 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 5 in G minor | 2:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 64 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 4 in G major | 3:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 65 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 3 | 3:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 66 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 2 | 2:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 67 | Fantasia a 6 for viols No. 1 | 3:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 68 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 13 ("Non fu senze") | 2:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 69 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 12 ("Leggiadra sei") | 4:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 70 | A satyr once did run away | 1:51 min | Choral | - |
| 71 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 10 | 3:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 72 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 9 | 3:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 73 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 8 | 3:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 74 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 7 | 3:33 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 75 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 6 in A minor | 3:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 76 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 5 | 3:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 77 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 4 | 3:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 78 | Fantasia a 5 for viols No. 3 | 3:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring John Ward
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Curse Your Name – Better Off Dead(CD, Album) | 2011 | Not On Label |
| 2 |  |
Crazy For YouHeather Small – Close To A Miracle(CD, Album) | 2006 | Private And Confidential Records |
| 3 |  |
Sidney Bechet – Mosaic Select(Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, 3×CD, ) | 2006 | Mosaic Records (2) |
| 4 |  |
Everybody's Boppin'Amalgam (8) – En Harmonie(CD, Album) | 2006 | Vocation Records |
| 5 |  |
O Centro do Excêntrico do Centro do MundoMiguel Azguime – O Centro do Excêntrico do Centro do Mundo / Yuan Zhi Yuan(CD, Album) | 2006 | Miso Records |
| 6 |  |
The Returners (6) – Burnin'(CD, Album) | 2005 | ZYX Records |
| 7 |  |
La Senorita De Mi SuendsVarious WUSB 90.1 FM, Affiliates – Not Just Another Pretty Voice(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2003 | Sonic Underground |
| 8 |  |
SunRiseVarious – Barbecue Beets | 2001 | theAgriculture |
| 9 |  |
Intrinsic Sky Sound System – Guru Yoga(CD, Album) | 2001 | Totally Killing It Productions |
| 10 |  |
Sub Dub – Dancehall Malfunction | 1997 | Asphodel |
| 11 |  |
Living It (Sub-Freak)Martha Cinader – Living It(12") | 1997 | Liquid Sound Lounge |
| 12 |  |
Various – Incursions In Illbient(CD, Compilation) | 1996 | Asphodel |
| 13 |  |
RevolutionVarious – Axiom Dub - Mysteries Of Creation | 1996 | Axiom |
| 14 |  |
Sub Dub – Sub Dub | 1996 | Instinct Ambient |
| 15 |  |
Sub Dub – Babylon Unite EP(12", EP) | 1994 | Totally Killing It Productions |
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