Classical music none listed Births July 2 – Johann Staden, German organist and composer (d. 1634) Deaths May 7 – Alexander Utendal, Flemish composer (born 1543/45) date unknown – Joachim Thibault de Courville, French composer, singer, lutenist and player of the lyre probable – Antoine de Bertrand (born 1530/1540) Music 16th century in music Music by year