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The Cardinall's Musick
Image credit: © Benjamin Ealovega

Archived Event

Byrd Masses
The Cardinall's Musick
Date
Tue 04 Jul 2023, 5.00pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Artists

  • The Cardinall's Musick
    • Julie Coopersoprano
    • Laura Oldfieldsoprano
    • Patrick Craigalto
    • Matthew Venneralto
    • William Balkwilltenor
    • Mark Dobelltenor
    • Nathan Harrisonbass

Programme

with the Propers for the Feast of Corpus Christi

Overview

The perilous situation of Catholics in the England of Elizabeth I meant that Byrd’s three Masses had to be sung in secret in the homes of Catholic believers: once hidden from view, they are now regarded as amongst the peaks of the composer’s art. Here they are combined with additional settings associated with particular feasts spread throughout the liturgical year.

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