Gregorio Turini (around 1560, † around 1600 in Prague) was a native of Brescia in Italy and a singer, instrumentalist, and composer. After serving at several Italian courts, he entered the service of Emperor Rudolf II of Bohemia and Austria who appointed him to the court in Prague. After his early death, his then twelve-year-old son Francesco (around 1589 in Prague; † 1656 in Brescia) took over his father's duties as court organist with imperial patronage.
Three printed works by Turini are known, which he published himself: 1) "Cantiones admodum devotae, cum aliquot Psalmis ... ad 4 aequales voces" (Venetia 1589); 2.) "Neue liebliche teutsche Lieder mit 4 Stimmen nach Art der welschen Villanellen" (Nuremberg 1590); 3.); "Il primo libro de Canzonette a 4 voci" (Noribergae 1597). Turini's works captivate with clear voice leading, which creates a consistently solemn impression.
