FAYRFAX, ROBERT

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

   A Gentleman of the Chapel Royal from 6 December 1497, he composed six cantus firmus masses, two Magnificats, and 10 motets, all for five voices except two motets for four, the largest surviving oeuvre of his generation.

   See also Eton Choirbook.