Renaissance masters: The King’s Singers and Fretwork pay tribute to Byrd and Weelkes

Edward Breen
Monday, February 13, 2023

For the 400th anniversary of the death of both Byrd and Weelkes, The King’s Singers and Fretwork join forces to reflect the contrasts, and parallels, between the two composers

The King’s Singers together with Fretwork (photo: Rebecca Reid)

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