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Bourgeois, Loys
French composer Loys (Louis) Bourgeois (c. 1510-c. 1561) is best known for his work with the Calvinist Psalter. He was also a theorist whose Le droict chemin of 1550 is counted the first French didactic manual on sight-reading and singing. Among the pieces for which he receives attribution is the "Old 100th" metrical Psalm tune.
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Bourgeois, Loys
Biography noting his original compositions and adaptations, trouble with Calvinist authorities over religious settings, and theoretical writings from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
Loys Bourgeois
Biographical sketch focusing on his Psalm settings with partial discography. From the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
Doxology
A history of the common Christian song of praise to the Triune God with music and background on author and composer.
Louis Bourgeois
Short biography and links to attributed hymn tunes from the Cyber Hymnal. |
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