Medieval composer John Dunstable (c.1390-1453) likely received his surname from his probable place of birth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire in England. Little is known about his life, although a fair bit of second-hand information corroborates other sources. Some 60 of his works are known, among them being Quam pulchra es, Ave regina caelorum, and Veni Sancte Spiritus. Dunstable helped define early Renaissance music in northern Europe as his compositions spread through England and much of the continent.
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- Dunstable, John (c. 1390 - 1453), United Kingdom Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.
- John Dunstaple Basic biography, comments on works, and extensive discography.
- John Dunstable Life, works, influence on later composers, major features of compositions, and recommended recording. From Digital Daydreams.
- Classical Archives: John Dunstable Biography and music files offered in MIDI format.
- Dunstable, John (139?-1453) Brief biographical sketch, comments on church and secular music, and Naxos discography.