SWELINCK, Jan Peter
(1562–1621)> ORG. · COMP.
SWELINCK or SWEELINCK (Jan Peter). Dutch org. and comp., Deventer, 1562. S. at Venice under Zarlino (?). Org. of the Old Church, Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Oct. 9, 1621. Comp. Chansons, Rimes Françaises, Psalms, and much organ music. Celebrated as the most famous Dutch organist of his period.