Cornelis Schuyt

Cornelis Floriszoon Schuyt was born in Leiden in 1557. He was the son of Floris Corneliszoon Schuyt (1529/30–1601), the organist of two churches in Leiden, the Pieterskerk and the Hooglandse Kerk.[1]

Schuyt was introduced to Renaissance music.[1] on a study trip to Italy.

In 1593, alongside his father, Schuyt became an organist in the Pieterskerk and the Hooglandse Kerk, . After his father's death in 1601, he became the Pieterskerk's main organist.[1]

Schuyt published four volumes with compositions, with three volumes of madrigals.[1] None of his organ music has survived.

Schuyt died on 9 June 1616 and was buried in the Pieterskerk, a church in Leiden.

His name is written in the main hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Netherlands and the Cornelis Schuytstraat (52.355215°N 4.87123°E / 52.355215; 4.87123) in Amsterdam-Zuid is named after him.

Title page of Hollandsche madrigalen met vijf, ses, ende acht stemmen (1603)

• Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci (1600)
• Hollandsche madrigalen met vijf, ses, ende acht stemmen (1603)
• Hymeneo, overo Madrigali nuptiali et altri amorosi (1611)
• Dodeci Padovane, et altretante Gagliarde Composte nelli dodeci modi (1611)

• List of Cornelis Schuyt's musical compositions
• List of Cornelis Schuyt musical pieces
• List of Cornelis Schuyt's choral works