Birthdays in Music Jan 5 Henry Lawes, English composer, born in Dinton, United Kingdom (d. 1662) Dec 3 Nicolo Amati, Italian violin maker (Stradivari & Guarneri), born in Cremona, Italy (d. 1684) Deaths in Music May 6 Giaches de Wert, Flemish composer (b. 1535) Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1595 On This Day in Music 1597