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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 20^th Jul 2021, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Byrd began his career as a boy chorister at the Chapel Royal, where he met composer Thomas Tallis, before winning his first music director post in Lincoln. With Donald Macleod. Show more

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William Byrd (1543-1623)

Businessman

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Apr 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 21^st Jul 2021, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Byrd risks his livelihood and his reputation as he ventures into music publishing. With Donald Macleod. Show more

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William Byrd (1543-1623)

Friends and Patrons

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Apr 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Jul 2021, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Byrd’s Catholic faith forced him to choose his friends carefully, and he rewarded his allies with extraordinary music. With Donald Macleod. Show more

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William Byrd (1543-1623)

Retirement

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Apr 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Jul 2021, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Byrd attends Elizabeth I’s funeral and looks to his own legacy. With Donald Macleod. Show more

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William Byrd (1543-1623)

The Bird of Loudest Lay

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Apr 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 19^th Jul 2021, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces some of the vast range of Byrd’s music including his secret settings of the Latin Mass, instrumental dances and erotic songs. Show more

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