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John Adson

John Adson

John Adson (c. 1587 – 1640) was an English musician and composer. Early in his career he was in service to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine as a cornett player.

Subsequently he moved to London and joined The City Waits (London), a post he held for the rest of his life. In addition he played and wrote for the theatre, being associated with the King’s Theatre Company. In 1633 John Adson became a royal wind musician.

His best-known works are his Courtly Masquing Ayres (1621), a collection of 31 dances in five and six parts.

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John Adson (c. 1587 – 1640) was an English musician and composer. Early in his career he was in service to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine as a cornett player.

Subsequently he moved to London and joined The City Waits (London), a post he held for the rest of his life. In addition he played and wrote for the theatre, being associated with the King’s Theatre Company. In 1633 John Adson became a royal wind musician.

His best-known works are his Courtly Masquing Ayres (1621), a collection of 31 dances in five and six parts.

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  • Courtly Masquing Ayres, volume 1 : John Adson £4.50 – £9.00Price range: £4.50 through £9.00

    Adson: Courtly Masquing Ayres, volume 1

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  • Courtly Masquing Ayres, volume 2 : John Adson £4.50 – £9.00Price range: £4.50 through £9.00

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  • Adson: Courtly Masquing Ayres, volume 3 £5.00 – £10.00Price range: £5.00 through £10.00

    Adson: Courtly Masquing Ayres, volume 3

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  • The Jacobean Collection volume 1 £3.50 – £7.00Price range: £3.50 through £7.00

    The Jacobean Collection, volume 1

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