Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
William Byrd (1543-1623)
Bio
An organist and composer who held posts around the British Isles during the Renaissance, Byrd is considered one of the most important musical figures of his time. While originally an Anglican, Byrd also worked with Huguenots, other continent groups, and eventually converted to Catholicism and was cited for recusancy. He shares a feast day with other composers John Merbecke and Thomas Tallis on November 21st of the Episcopal liturgical calendar.
Music
The Battell
Consort Songs & Music for Viols
The Three Masses
Ave verum corpus
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