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3 unusual facts about John Ferrabosco


Alfonso Ferrabosco the younger

they had three notable sons: Alfonso Ferrabosco (d. 1652), Henry Ferrabosco (d. 1658?), and John Ferrabosco (bap. 1626, d. 1682) all of whom were musicians.

John Ferrabosco

The manuscript collection at Ely contains eleven anthems by John Ferrabosco, as well as many services, one of which, in B flat, is given by Tudway, who wrongly ascribes it to Alfonso Ferrabosco.

John Ferrabosco (baptised 1626 – died 1682) was organist of Ely Cathedral from 1662 until his death in 1682.



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