About Simon Ives
Lived 1600 – 1662. Simon Ives was a British composer and organist.
Simon Ives (sometimes spelled Yves or Ive or Ivy) (1600 - 1662) was an English composer and organist who was active in the court of Charles I of England. He composed many pastoral dialogues, partsongs, glees, and works for organ. He also composed music for the theatre, and a considerable amount of music for solo lyra viol or that was transcribed for lyra viol.
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Who was Simon Ives?
English composer
When was Simon Ives born?
Simon Ives was born in 1600.
When did Simon Ives die?
Simon Ives died on 1 July 1662.
What was Simon Ives's occupation?
Simon Ives was a composer and organist.
What nationality was Simon Ives?
Simon Ives was British.
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