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Simon Ives

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Simon Ives (sometimes spelled Yves) (1600 - 1662) was an English composer and organist who was active in the court of Charles I of England. He composed many pastoral dialogues, partsongs, glees, and works for organ. He also composed music for the theatre, and a considerable amount of music for solo lyra viol or that was transcribed for lyra viol.[1]

References

  • Free scores by Simon Ives at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)
  • "Ive, Simon" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.