William Byrd (/bɜːrd/; birth date variously given as c.1539/40 or 1543 – 4 July 1623, by the Julian calendar, 14 July 1623, by the Gregorian calendar) was an English composer of the Renaissance. He wrote in many of the forms current in England at the time, including various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard (the so-called Virginalist school), and consort music. He produced sacred music for use in Anglican services, although he himself became a Roman Catholic in later life and wrote Catholic sacred music as well.
Birth and origins
Thanks largely to the research of John Harley, knowledge of Byrd's biography has expanded in recent years. According to Harley, Thomas Byrd, the grandson of Richard Byrd of Ingatestone, Essex, probably moved to London in the 15th century. Thereafter succeeding generations of the family are described as gentlemen. William Byrd was born in London, the son of another Thomas Byrd about whom nothing further is known, and his wife, Margery. The specific year of Byrd's birth is uncertain. In his will, dated 15 November 1622, he describes himself as "in the 80th year of my age", suggesting a birthdate of 1542 or 1543. However a document dated 2 October 1598 written in his own hand states that he is "58 yeares or ther abouts", indicating an earlier birthdate of 1539 or 1540. Byrd had two brothers, Symond and John, who became London merchants, and four sisters, Alice, Barbara, Mary, and Martha.
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Fair Britain Isle · Ricercar Consort · James Bowman · Philippe Pierlot
Ferrabosco & Byrd: Consort Music
℗ / 1999 Ricercar
Released on: 2007-01-01
Composer: William Byrd
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WILLIAM BYRD CONSORT SONGS .wmv
Canciones, con acompañamiento de conjunto de violas da gamba, de William Byrd, interpretadas por la soprano inglesa Emma Kirkby y el consort de violas Fretwork.
William Byrd Consort Songs vesves Music for Viols 1. O Lord, within thy tabernacle 0:00 2. In Nomine à 5 (I) 4:16 3. Quis me statim 7:24 4. In Nomine à 5 (IV) 10:22 5. With lilies white (An.
FANTASIA A 6 ( II )
Fair Britain isle, song for voice vesves 4 viols (1612) Rose Consort of Viols with Red Byrd Tessa Bonner, soprano William Byrds last published collection of music, the Psalmes, songs and sonnets,.
published: 20 Feb 2018
Ye Sacred Muses by William Byrd
Long and Away, A Consort of Viols
with Emily Lau, Mezzo-Soprano
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Fair Britain Isle · Ricercar Consort · James Bowman · Philippe Pierlot
Ferrabosco & Byrd: Consort Music
℗ / 1999 Ricercar
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Fair Britain Isle · Ricercar Consort · James Bowman · Philippe Pierlot
Ferrabosco & Byrd: Consort Music
℗ / 1999 Ricercar
Released on: 2007-01-01
Composer: William Byrd
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Fair Britain Isle · Ricercar Consort · James Bowman · Philippe Pierlot
Ferrabosco & Byrd: Consort Music
℗ / 1999 Ricercar
Released on: 2007-01-01
Composer: William Byrd
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Canciones, con acompañamiento de conjunto de violas da gamba, de William Byrd, interpretadas por la soprano inglesa Emma Kirkby y el consort de violas Fretwork....
Canciones, con acompañamiento de conjunto de violas da gamba, de William Byrd, interpretadas por la soprano inglesa Emma Kirkby y el consort de violas Fretwork.
William Byrd Consort Songs vesves Music for Viols 1. O Lord, within thy tabernacle 0:00 2. In Nomine à 5 (I) 4:16 3. Quis me statim 7:24 4. In Nomine à 5 (IV) 10:22 5. With lilies white (An.
FANTASIA A 6 ( II )
Fair Britain isle, song for voice vesves 4 viols (1612) Rose Consort of Viols with Red Byrd Tessa Bonner, soprano William Byrds last published collection of music, the Psalmes, songs and sonnets,.
Canciones, con acompañamiento de conjunto de violas da gamba, de William Byrd, interpretadas por la soprano inglesa Emma Kirkby y el consort de violas Fretwork.
William Byrd Consort Songs vesves Music for Viols 1. O Lord, within thy tabernacle 0:00 2. In Nomine à 5 (I) 4:16 3. Quis me statim 7:24 4. In Nomine à 5 (IV) 10:22 5. With lilies white (An.
FANTASIA A 6 ( II )
Fair Britain isle, song for voice vesves 4 viols (1612) Rose Consort of Viols with Red Byrd Tessa Bonner, soprano William Byrds last published collection of music, the Psalmes, songs and sonnets,.
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Fair Britain Isle · Ricercar Consort · James Bowman · Philippe Pierlot
Ferrabosco & Byrd: Consort Music
℗ / 1999 Ricercar
Released on: 2007-01-01
Composer: William Byrd
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Canciones, con acompañamiento de conjunto de violas da gamba, de William Byrd, interpretadas por la soprano inglesa Emma Kirkby y el consort de violas Fretwork.
William Byrd Consort Songs vesves Music for Viols 1. O Lord, within thy tabernacle 0:00 2. In Nomine à 5 (I) 4:16 3. Quis me statim 7:24 4. In Nomine à 5 (IV) 10:22 5. With lilies white (An.
FANTASIA A 6 ( II )
Fair Britain isle, song for voice vesves 4 viols (1612) Rose Consort of Viols with Red Byrd Tessa Bonner, soprano William Byrds last published collection of music, the Psalmes, songs and sonnets,.
William Byrd (/bɜːrd/; birth date variously given as c.1539/40 or 1543 – 4 July 1623, by the Julian calendar, 14 July 1623, by the Gregorian calendar) was an English composer of the Renaissance. He wrote in many of the forms current in England at the time, including various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard (the so-called Virginalist school), and consort music. He produced sacred music for use in Anglican services, although he himself became a Roman Catholic in later life and wrote Catholic sacred music as well.
Birth and origins
Thanks largely to the research of John Harley, knowledge of Byrd's biography has expanded in recent years. According to Harley, Thomas Byrd, the grandson of Richard Byrd of Ingatestone, Essex, probably moved to London in the 15th century. Thereafter succeeding generations of the family are described as gentlemen. William Byrd was born in London, the son of another Thomas Byrd about whom nothing further is known, and his wife, Margery. The specific year of Byrd's birth is uncertain. In his will, dated 15 November 1622, he describes himself as "in the 80th year of my age", suggesting a birthdate of 1542 or 1543. However a document dated 2 October 1598 written in his own hand states that he is "58 yeares or ther abouts", indicating an earlier birthdate of 1539 or 1540. Byrd had two brothers, Symond and John, who became London merchants, and four sisters, Alice, Barbara, Mary, and Martha.