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.
William Byrd (1543 - 1623)
Misa a 3 voces
The Tallis Scholars - A Tudor Collection
Peter Philips, director
[00:00] Kyrie
[00:35] Gloria
[05:09] Credo
[11:45] Sanctus
[14:31] Agnus Dei
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published: 23 Sep 2015
Peter Hammill: Piece 1: William Byrd's Three Masses (longer version)
"And, simply, the music itself is sublime, and places you very close to the spirit in which [William Byrd] was writing. Absolutely fantastic work."
Peter Hammill (of Van der Graaf Generator) talks about William Byrd's Masses as one of the most favorite pieces of music.
For more pieces go to threepieces.org
published: 03 Dec 2012
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
USC Repertory Singers
Daniel Gee, Conductor
November 20, 2018
MacDonald Recital Hall, University of Southern California
William Byrd (1543 - 1623)
Misa a 3 voces
The Tallis Scholars - A Tudor Collection
Peter Philips, director
[00:00] Kyrie
[00:35] Gloria
[05:09] Credo
[11:45] Sa...
William Byrd (1543 - 1623)
Misa a 3 voces
The Tallis Scholars - A Tudor Collection
Peter Philips, director
[00:00] Kyrie
[00:35] Gloria
[05:09] Credo
[11:45] Sanctus
[14:31] Agnus Dei
_________________________________________________
William Byrd (1543 - 1623)
Misa a 3 voces
The Tallis Scholars - A Tudor Collection
Peter Philips, director
[00:00] Kyrie
[00:35] Gloria
[05:09] Credo
[11:45] Sanctus
[14:31] Agnus Dei
_________________________________________________
"And, simply, the music itself is sublime, and places you very close to the spirit in which [William Byrd] was writing. Absolutely fantastic work."
Peter Hammil...
"And, simply, the music itself is sublime, and places you very close to the spirit in which [William Byrd] was writing. Absolutely fantastic work."
Peter Hammill (of Van der Graaf Generator) talks about William Byrd's Masses as one of the most favorite pieces of music.
For more pieces go to threepieces.org
"And, simply, the music itself is sublime, and places you very close to the spirit in which [William Byrd] was writing. Absolutely fantastic work."
Peter Hammill (of Van der Graaf Generator) talks about William Byrd's Masses as one of the most favorite pieces of music.
For more pieces go to threepieces.org
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
USC Repertory Singers
Daniel Gee, Conductor
November 20, 2018
MacDonald Recital Hall, University of South...
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
USC Repertory Singers
Daniel Gee, Conductor
November 20, 2018
MacDonald Recital Hall, University of Southern California
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
USC Repertory Singers
Daniel Gee, Conductor
November 20, 2018
MacDonald Recital Hall, University of Southern California
William Byrd (1543 - 1623)
Misa a 3 voces
The Tallis Scholars - A Tudor Collection
Peter Philips, director
[00:00] Kyrie
[00:35] Gloria
[05:09] Credo
[11:45] Sanctus
[14:31] Agnus Dei
_________________________________________________
"And, simply, the music itself is sublime, and places you very close to the spirit in which [William Byrd] was writing. Absolutely fantastic work."
Peter Hammill (of Van der Graaf Generator) talks about William Byrd's Masses as one of the most favorite pieces of music.
For more pieces go to threepieces.org
Mass for Three Voices: Kyrie and Gloria (William Byrd)
USC Repertory Singers
Daniel Gee, Conductor
November 20, 2018
MacDonald Recital Hall, University of Southern California
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.
Sign Up ... After a lively improvisation on medieval chant, they quickly settled in for a movement from William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices (to my ear their best performance of the evening) followed by Monteverdi’s towering Lagrime d’amante al sepulcro ... .
Adam Hickox plays Highgate... If you caught the Gesualdos last year at St Martin’s, singing a dramatised clandestine Mass for the anniversary of William Byrd, you’ll want to hear them again – this time with more Byrd alongside Howells and Arvo Part ... ....
... by mainstream Anglicans these days – was followed by the ‘Gloria’ from the four-part Mass by the ElizabethanCatholicWilliam Byrd, written for secret performance by recusants hiding from Protestants.
Its presentation dates back to the Coronation of WilliamIII and Mary II in 1689 ... 'Prevent us, o Lord', by William Byrd (d 1623) ... GloriaMass for Four voices William Byrd ... Mass ... Sir William Walton.