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Saint Peter and Lord Petre

BBC Radio 3
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William Byrd 's second book of Gradualia (1607), dedicated to Lord Petre of Wiittle, ends with a set of six-part motets to texts mostly about
St Peter. Not only do they honour the saint and his namesake, but they are also an expression of recusant faith.
BBC NORTHERN SINGERS, conductor
STEPHEN WILKINSON , sing seven of the motets and KEITH JARVIS plays organ music by Byrd. Devised by STEPHEN WILKINSON
BBC Manchester VHF only

Contributors

Unknown:
William Byrd
Unknown:
St Peter.
Conductor:
Stephen Wilkinson
Conductor:
Keith Jarvis
Source: Radio Times

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