Nicholas Lanier

Nicholas Lanier, painting by van Dyck, 1632, Kunsthistorisches Museum

Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere (baptised 10 September 1588 – buried 24 February 1666)[1] was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction. He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II. He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.

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