Short bio Robert Fayrfax
Full biography Robert Fayrfax
Robert Fayrfax was a renowned English composer of the Tudor period. He was born on April 23, 1464, in Deeping Gate, Lincolnshire, and was known for his sacred music compositions, particularly for his motets. Fayrfax was a contemporary of famous composers William Cornysh and John Taverner , and he received high honors from King Henry VIII for his exceptional skills in music.
Fayrfax began his musical career as a choirboy at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. He went on to study music at Cambridge University and became a Doctor of Music. Fayrfax's compositions were known for their complexity and sophistication, incorporating various musical forms and techniques, such as the use of imitation and intricate polyphony.
Fayrfax's works were performed at various prestigious events, including coronations and royal weddings. He was also admired by his contemporary composers and was recognized as one of the most successful English composers of the Tudor era. Some of his best-known works include "Maria plena virtute," "Gaude virgo mater Christi," and "Ave Dei patris filia."
Fayrfax's influence on subsequent generations of composers cannot be overstated. He inspired many notable composers of the Renaissance, including Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. His compositions have been recorded by various ensembles and artists throughout the years, ensuring that his legacy continues to live on.
In conclusion, Robert Fayrfax's contributions to English sacred music composition during the Tudor period have rightfully cemented him as one of the greatest composers of his time. His intricate and sophisticated compositions have continued to inspire musicians and audiences alike, and his legacy remains an important part of English musical history.
Compositions featuring Robert Fayrfax
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missa O Bone Ihesu | 33:29 min | Choral | - |
| 2 | To Complayne Me, Alas | 3:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | That Was My Woo | 2:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 4 | That Was My Joy | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Sumwhat Musyng | 3:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | Salve Regina | 12:14 min | Choral | - |
| 7 | Paramese Tenor: Mese Tenor | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | O Maria Deo Grata | 15:58 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | O lux beata trinitas | 2:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Most Clere of Colour for 3 voices | 2:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | Missa Tecum Principum | 24:51 min | Choral | - |
| 12 | Missa Sponsus amat sponsum, for 4 voices | Choral | - | |
| 13 | Missa Regali ex Progenie | 40:19 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | Missa O Quam Glorifica | 47:29 min | Choral | - |
| 15 | Aeternae Laudis Lilium for 5 voices | 10:39 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Missa Albanus for 5 voices | 40:29 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Maria Plena Virtute (end) | 10:11 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | Magnificat ("Regale") | 14:51 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Lauda Vivi Alpha Et O | 16:28 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | Kyrie-Orbis Factor | 1:45 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | I Love, Loved, And Loved Wolde I Be | 2:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Hymnus-O Quam Glorifica | 2:41 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Benedicite! What Dremyd I? | 2:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Ave Lumen Gratie | 6:03 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Ave Dei Patris Filia | 12:41 min | Choral | - |
| 26 | Antiphona Regali Ex Progenie | 0:49 min | Choral | - |
| 27 | Albanus Domini Laudans (from the Matins antiphon Alloquio dulcis vultu) | 0:38 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Alas, For Lak of Her Presens | 1:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Robert Fayrfax
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Robert Fayrfax, Ensemble Pro Victoria, Toby Ward (2) – Music For Tudor Kings & Queens | 2021 | Delphian |
| 2 |  |
Fayrfax, Kellyk, Browne, Lambe, Hacomplaynt, The Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Stephen Darlington – The Gate Of Glory: Music From The Eton Choirbook Vol .5(CD, Album) | 2017 | Avie Records |
| 3 |  |
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Fayrfax, John Taverner, John Sheppard, William Mundy – The Golden Age Of English Polyphony(10×CD, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation) | 2009 | Hyperion |
| 4 |  |
Kellyk, Nesbett, Fayrfax, Browne, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers – Flower Of All Virginity : Eton Choirbook Volume IV(CD, Album) | 2003 | CORO (2) |
| 5 |  |
Robert Fayrfax - The Cardinall's Musick / Andrew Carwood / David Skinner (4) – The Masses(3×CD, Album, Compilation) | 2001 | ASV Digital |
| 6 |  |
Robert Fayrfax, Andrew Carwood, David Skinner (4), The Cardinall's Musick – Missa Regali Ex Progenie / Lauda Vivi Alpha Et O / Magnificat Regali | 1999 | ASV |
| 7 |  |
Robert Fayrfax, Andrew Carwood, David Skinner (4), The Cardinall's Musick – Missa O Bone Ihesu / Salve Regina / Magnificat O Bone Ihesu(CD, ) | 1998 | ASV |
| 8 |  |
The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood, David Skinner (4), Robert Fayrfax – Missa Albanus, O Maria Deo grata, Eterne laudis lilium(CD, Album) | 1996 | ASV Digital |
| 9 |  |
Robert Fayrfax - The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood · David Skinner (4) – Missa O Quam Glorifica / Ave Dei Patris Filia | 1995 | ASV |
| 10 |  |
Robert Fayrfax / The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood, David Skinner (4) – Missa Tecum Principium; Maria Plena Virtute | 1995 | ASV |
| 11 |  |
Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax, Tomkins, Tallis, Byrd - Choir Of Jesus College Cambridge Directed By Geraint Bowen – Aeternae Laudis Lilium(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1985 | Alpha (6) |
| 12 |  |
Robert Fayrfax - The Sixteen, Harry Christophers – Missa Albanus & Aeternae Laudis Lilium | 1983 | Hyperion |
| 13 |  |
Fayrfax • Tallis • Bull • Gibbons • Morley • Humfrey • Parsons • Locke • Purcell – Music Of The Court Homes And Cities Of England Vol. 1 – Composers Of The Chapel Royal(LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo) | 1969 | The Record Society |
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