Nicolas Gistou sometimes Nicolas Gistow or Nicolò Gistou (d. 19 July 1609) was a Flemish

counter-tenor A countertenor (also contra tenor) is a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to that of the female contralto or mezzo-soprano voice types, generally extending from around G3 to D5 or E5, although a sopranist (a sp ...

musician and composer at the Danish court of Christian IV. He was born in Brussels and died in Copenhagen, aged about 50.

Works, editions and recordings

* Giardino novo belissimo, secondo libro, 1606 * Quel Augellin che canta (prima parte) / Ma ben arde nel core (seconda parte) - from Giardino novo belissimo, secondo libro, 1606.

Consort of Musicke The Consort of Musicke is a British early-music group, founded in 1969 by lutenist Anthony Rooley, the ensemble's Artistic Director. Members of the group have included such well-known artists as sopranos Emma Kirkby and Evelyn Tubb, alto Mary Nich ...

The American record guide: Volume 49 1986 "Nicolo Gistou was a Dutch counter-tenor from Brussels (Belgium did not exist as a political entity until 1830) who was an employee of the Danish court for many years."

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gistou, Nicolas Belgian composers Male composers Belgian male musicians Countertenors 1609 deaths Year of birth uncertain