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Composer of the Week: Byrd

on BBC Radio 3

2/5. William Byrd was Gentleman and Organist of the Chapel Royal in London. Donald Macleod introduces works from this period of Byrd's life in London, and compositions for his numerous benefactors, including Queen Elizabeth.
Emendemus in Melius; Domine, Secundum Actum Meum Cardinall's Musick, director Andrew Carwood
Rejoice unto the Lord
Robin Blaze (countertenor), Concordia
The Queen 's Alman Sophie Yates (harpsichord) Browning My Dear Capriccio Stravagante , director Skip Sempe (harpsichord)
Passing Measures Pavan and Galliard;
Walsingham Christopher Hogwood (virginals) Crowned with Row'rs and Lilies
Anna Crookes (soprano), Concordia Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
William Byrd
Director:
Andrew Carwood
Harpsichord:
Alman Sophie Yates
Unknown:
Capriccio Stravagante
Harpsichord:
Skip Sempe
Unknown:
Walsingham Christopher Hogwood
Soprano:
Anna Crookes

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