William Byrd: the great survivor

Rebecca Tavener
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Despite living at a time of great religious and political instability, William Byrd was astute enough to keep his head (literally). The beauty of his liturgical music has meant that it too has survived over the 400 years since his death

Simon Johnson conducts the Choir of Westminster Cathedral, who are performing Byrd’s complete settings of music for the Mass throughout 2023 (© mazur/cbcew.org.uk)
Simon Johnson conducts the Choir of Westminster Cathedral, who are performing Byrd’s complete settings of music for the Mass throughout 2023 (© mazur/cbcew.org.uk)

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