John Nesbett

For other people named John Nesbitt, see John Nesbitt (disambiguation).

John Nesbett (fl. 15th century) was a composer of the English votive style, whose setting of the Magnificat is represented in the Eton Choirbook.

Life

Nesbett's career is relatively unknown. His only recorded position is as master of the Lady Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral from 1475 to 1488.[1] His only surviving work, his Magnificat, is quasi-canonical and is decidedly archaic, possibly representing the first phase of the development of the English votive style.[2]

Works

  • Magnificat for 5 voices

References

  1. ^ "The Eton Choirbook Project - Newcastle University". research.ncl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  2. ^ "HOASM: John Nesbett". www.hoasm.org. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
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