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John Maynard
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Composer of Classical
John Maynard (baptised 1577, died in or before 1633) was an English composer at the time of James I of England, with an idiosyncratic sense of humour.His best known work is the musical setting of The Twelve Wonders of the World by Sir John Davies, possibly written for a banquet arranged by the poet Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset on the eve of Epiphany served on trenchers, large wooden plates, in sets of twelve, the underside of which were found epigrams or verses for the guests to share. The twelve verses were set by Maynard after the poems had already gained popularity.
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A Pavin on Konge af Danmark: Musical Europe at the Court of Christian IV by Les Witches The Wonders of the World: V. Main Dance: La paduana del re (Anonymous) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: XI. Epilogue: Lulle me beyond thee (John Playford) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan Galliard on Lute Recital: Timofeyev, Oleg - Kapsberger, G.G. / Melli, P.P. / Bernia, V. / Galilei, M. / Ballard, R. / Grotte, N. / Vallet, N. / Timofeyev, O. by Oleg Timofeyev The Wonders of the World: IX. The Sacred End Pavan (Thomas Morley and John Baxter) - Galliard to the Sacred End (Thomas Morley) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: IV: At the Market: Nutmegs and Ginger: Nutmegs and Ginger (Anonymous) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: II. What Women Want: A Wonder: The Wife on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: VI. Virginity or Leading Apes in Hell: A Wonder: The Bachelor on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: IV: At the Market: Nutmegs and Ginger: Home Again, Market is Done - Fine Knacks for Ladies (John Dowland) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam Allan The Wonders of the World: I. Prologue: The Furies (Anonymous) on Maynard, J.: Wonders of the World by John Maynard & Miriam AllanTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The XII Wonders Of The World 1611 / Character Songs | John Maynard / The Consort Of Musicke | 1980 | Album |
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