Martin Peerson (or Pearson) (born between 1571 and 1573; died December 1650 or January 1651 and buried 16 January 1651) was an English composer, organist and virginalist. Despite Roman Catholic leanings at a time when it was illegal not to subscribe to Church of England beliefs and practices, he was highly esteemed for his musical abilities and held posts at St Paul's Cathedral and, it is believed, Westminster Abbey. His output included both sacred and secular music in forms such as consort music, keyboard pieces, madrigals and motets. From Peerson's will and the March marriage registers, it appears that he was the son of Thomas and Margaret Peerson of March, Cambridgeshire, in England. It is believed that Martin Peerson was born in the town of March between 1571 and 1573, as records show that his parents married in 1570, but a "Margaret Peersonn" was married in 1573. It therefore seems that Thomas Peerson died a few years after 1570 and that Martin's mother remarried.
sweet william's ghost
There came a ghost to Margaret's door,
With many a grievous grone,
And ay he tirled at the...[read poem]
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With many a grievous grone,
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edward, edward
Why dois your brand sae drap wi' bluid,
Edward, Edward?
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Edward, Edward?
Why dois your brand sae drap wi' b...
can a maid that is well bred
Can a maid that is well bred,
Hath a blush so lovely red,
Modest looks, wise, mild, discre...[read poem]
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Hath a blush so lovely red,
Modest looks, wise, mild, discre...
the bonny earl of murray
Ye highlands, and ye lawlands,
Oh! whair hae ye been?
They hae slaine the earl of Murray,...[read poem]
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Oh! whair hae ye been?
They hae slaine the earl of Murray,...
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