FAYRFAX, ROBERT

(23 April 1464, Deeping Gate, Lincolnshire, England – 24 October 1521, St. Albans, Hertshire)

A Gentleman of theChapel Royalfrom 6 December 1497, he composed sixcantus firmus masses, twoMagnificats, and 10motets, all for five voices except two motets for four, the largest survivingoeuvreof his generation.

See alsoEton Choirbook.