1557-1612 DE
Composer of Classical
Carolus Luython (French: Charles Luython; 1557 – 2 August 1620) was a late composer of the "fifth generation" of the Franco-Flemish school.Luython was born in Antwerp, and was recruited as a child to serve in the choir of Maximilian II in Vienna. After Maximillian's death in 1576 Luython become court organist and composer to Rudolf II first in Vienna, then in Prague, while his fellow Fleming Philippe de Monte was Kapellmeister 1568–1603, together with the Germans Hans Leo Hassler and Jakob Hassler. After Rudolf II died in 1612 Luython was among many court officials dismissed without pension by Rudolf's successor Matthias. Luython was forced to sell his possessions, including his harpsichord, and died in poverty at Prague.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Vocal Music Of The Late Renaissance | Costantino Ferrabosco • Giovanni Gabrieli • Hans Leo Haßler • Roland de Lassus • Charles Luython • Philippe De Monte • Jacopo Peeters • Orazio Vecchi - The Consort Of Musicke • Anthony Rooley | 1996 | Album |
All' Illustrissimi Signori Fuccari, I (Musik Aus Der Zeit Von 1573-1603, Dem Hause Fugger Gewidmet) | Andrea Gabrieli Und Giovanni Gabrieli, Roland de Lassus, Charles Luython, Philippe De Monte, Jacopo Peeters - The Consort Of Musicke • Emma Kirkby • Anthony Rooley | 1985 | Album |