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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Orlando Gibbons
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(1583–1625) The most brilliant keyboard player of his time, both on the virginals and the organ (he was organist of the Chapel Royal from the age of 21). His fame as a composer derives in particular from his anthems and madrigals, of which The Silver Swan is one of the best known.
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