Ferdinando Richardson

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Ferdinando Heyborne memorial (right) in All Hallows Church in Tottenham

Ferdinando Richardson (born around 1558; died 1619 ) is the pseudonym of the English nobleman and composer Ferdinand Heyborne.

Life

Very little is known about his life. He was a student of Thomas Tallis .

Eight of his pieces are included in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book , one of which Pavane found in the anthology of old and new music for piano ( Ricordi ) edited by Gino Tagliapietra .

His works for harpsichord were recorded by Glen Wilson near Naxos.

literature

  • Richard Marlow: Sir Ferdinando Heyborne. aka Richardson . In: The Musical Times , cxv, 1974, pp. 736-739, JSTOR 957841
  • Gino Tagliapietra (Ed.): Anthology of old and new music for piano. German text translated and revised by Willi Apel . Second volume. Ricordi, Milan 1934.

Web links

References and comments

  1. ^ Ferdinando Richardson (Heybourne). HOASM
  2. Pavana (sound sample)
  3. Tagliapietra, p. 96 ff.
  4. Complete works for harpsichord . DNB 1050882180 , urn : nbn: de: 101: 1-201708013992