John Merbecke

C16 English composer and theologian

John Merbecke

Summary

John Marbeck, Merbeck or Merbecke was an English choral composer and theological writer whose musical setting of the early Anglican liturgy standardised the sung Anglican service until the late 20th century. He is also known today for his setting of the Mass, Missa Per arma justitiae.

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