Though very little is known about the life of Thomas Tallis but one thing that can be stated with certainty is that he was the most brilliant English composer of his time. He has also been one of the most prominent renaissance composers, whose works invite admiration even today. In his lifetime as an organist and composer, he lent his fine music services to the British imperial court for so long that his services spanned across the reign of four different monarchs. Along with one of his most favorite pupil, William Byrd, Tallis obtained a monopoly right from Queen Elizabeth I for the publication of vocal music. At the time when he lived in England, the political and religious landscape was much more volatile than ever and the country went through the most tumultuous period in its history. Though he kept himself away from all controversies, the great turmoil which was caused by the bloody and relentless conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism is very much evident in his music. To know more about this great musical master, keep reading.