Short bio Thomas Ravenscroft
Full biography Thomas Ravenscroft
Thomas Ravenscroft was an English composer who lived from around 1582 to 1635. He is known for his contributions to the development of English music during the early Baroque period. Ravenscroft is particularly famous for his work as a compiler and arranger of English folk music.
Ravenscroft's most notable work is "The Whole Booke of Psalmes", which he published in 1621. This collection of psalms set to music was immensely popular and remained in use for over a century. His other works include "Pammelia", a collection of rounds and catches, and "Deuteromelia", a collection of English dance tunes.
Ravenscroft's approach to composing was unique in that his music was heavily influenced by English folk traditions. He often incorporated these elements into his compositions, such as using popular melodies for his settings of psalms. Raven's work was also distinguished by the use of complex harmonies and vocal textures, which were not typical of the music of his day.
Despite his significant contributions to English music, Ravenscroft's life remains somewhat of a mystery. Very little is known about him beyond his musical achievements. Nonetheless, his influence on English music cannot be denied. His compositions are still enjoyed and studied to this day, and his contributions to the development of English music continue to be recognized and celebrated.
Compositions featuring Thomas Ravenscroft
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | There Were Three Ravens, for voice(s) & ensemble | 5:47 min | Vocal Music | 1611 |
| 2 | Canon à 5, for consort | 1:00 min | Chamber Music | 16?? |
| 3 | The Nightingale, the mery Nightingale, for consort | 1:28 min | Chamber Music | 16?? |
| 4 | Remember, O thou man (from Melismata, 1611) | 3:04 min | Choral | - |
| 5 | Remember, Christians All (From Melismata) | 2:20 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 6 | Spanish Pavan | 3:14 min | Orchestral | - |
| 7 | The Crowning of Belphebe, for voice(s) & ensemble | 3:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | The Cryers Song of Cheap-Side, for voice(s) & ensemble | 2:46 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | The Elves Dance, for 4 voices (from A Briefe Discourse..., 1614) | 0:58 min | Choral | - |
| 10 | The Fayries Dance, for 4 voices (from A Briefe Discourse..., 1614) | 1:03 min | Choral | - |
| 11 | The Marriage of the Frogge & the Mouse, for voice(s) & ensemble | 2:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | The Painter's Song, for consort | 2:21 min | Choral | - |
| 13 | The Satyres Dance, for 4 voices (from A Briefe Discourse..., 1614) | 1:33 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | The Urchins Dance, for 4 voices (from A Briefe Discourse..., 1614) | 1:13 min | Choral | - |
| 15 | The Wind Blows Out of the West, for 4 voices (Pammelia, No. 55) | 1:52 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | The Wooing of Hodge and Malkyn, for 2 voices | 4:40 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | Three Blinde Mice, for consort | 1:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Tomorrow the Fox Will Come to Town | 2:21 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 19 | Toss the Pot, song | 2:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 20 | Viol Fancy a 5 for consort | 2:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | We be soldiers three, madrigal | 2:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | We be three poor Mariners | 1:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 23 | Wee Be Souldiers Three, for consort | 1:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Well fare the nightengale | 0:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Who Liveth So Merry | 3:24 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Who's the Fool Now | 1:42 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 27 | Willy prithee go to bed | 2:09 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Yonder Comes a Courteous Knight (The Baffled Kight), for 4 voices | 5:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 29 | I Cannot Come | 2:57 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 30 | A Wooing Song of a Yeoman of Kents Sonne, for voice(s) & ensemble | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 31 | Bellman's Song | 0:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 32 | Brooms for Old Shoes, song | 1:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Browning Madame, for consort | 2:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Canst Thou Love | 2:28 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 35 | Come, Follow Me | 2:23 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 36 | Disposer supreme | 3:01 min | Choral | - |
| 37 | Fancy for consort No. 1 | 3:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 38 | Fantasia for consort, No 4 | 3:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 39 | Give Us Once a Drink | 2:58 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 40 | Hey Ho, Nobody at Home | 1:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 41 | Hey Ho, to the Greenwood | 1:05 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 42 | A Round of Three Country Dances in One, for consort | 2:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 43 | Jolly Shepherd | 1:54 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 44 | Laboravi in Gemitu Meo, for consort | 2:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 45 | Let saints on earth in concert sing, for chorus & organ (tune: Dundee) | 1:57 min | Choral | - |
| 46 | Long Have We Bin Perplext | 2:03 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 47 | Martin Said to His Man, for voice(s) & ensemble | 2:05 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 48 | Musing Mine Owne Selfe All Alone, for consort | 2:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 49 | Ne Laeteris Inimica Mea, for consort | 3:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 50 | New Oysters, round for 4 voices | 1:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 51 | O God my heart prepared is (Psalm 108) | 1:27 min | Choral | - |
| 52 | O sing ye now unto the Lord | 1:41 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | Of All the Birds That Ever I See, for consort | 1:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 54 | Psalm 117: O praise the Lord, all ye nations, for voices & consort | 1:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
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