Wilbye, John b. March, 1574 d. September, 1638 Composer. An outstanding member of the English Madrigal School. His consort songs are prized for their effective melodies, vivid word-painting and almost romantic sensitivity to the texts. Some historians consider them the finest examples of the genre. The most famous of them include "Adieu, sweet Amarillis", "Sweet hony sucking bees", "Stay Corydon", "Softly, O softly drop", and "Draw on sweet night". They were published in two collections, in 1598 and 1609. Wilbye was born in Diss...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Holy Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England
b. March, 1574 d. September, 1638