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Hugh Facy (fl. 1618; surname also Facey, Facie, Facye or Facio[1]), was an English composer from the Renaissance. He composed largely choral or keyboard pieces.

Life

Facy acted as an assistant to John Lugge, the organist at Exeter Cathedral[2] and a secondary chorister.[3] He possibly traveled abroad after his term at Exeter.[4]

Music and influence

It is believed^{[by whom?]} that Facy had Roman Catholic sympathies. Because of this, his pieces tended to be influenced by Italy. His pieces are theorized to be composed outside of England.[4]

Works

• Ave Maris Stella - A keyboard piece. The only extant piece of the cantus firmus genre.
• Magnificat - Written in Latin instead of Facy's native tongue, English.

References

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