Birthdate: 1505 AD
Birthplace: Cambridgeshire, England
Died: 1573 AD
Christopher Tye was an English Renaissance composer and organist known for his choral and chamber music works. He trained at the University of Cambridge and served as the master of the choir at Ely Cathedral. Tye was a respected music teacher, notably instructing Edward VI. His compositions, including the polyphonic In nomines, were highly regarded. Tye’s output, although limited surviving fragments exist, showcased his talent. Ordained later in life, he held positions at Ely Cathedral and Doddington, Cambridgeshire. Tye’s legacy includes the popular hymn “Winchester Old.”
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