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William Byrd (/bɜːrd/; birth date variously given as c.1539/40 or 1543 – 4 July 1623, by the Julian calendar, 14 July 1623, by the Gregorian calendar) was an English composer of the Renaissance. He wrote in many of the forms current in England at the time, including various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard (the so-called Virginalist school), and consort music. He produced sacred music for use in Anglican services, although he himself became a Roman Catholic in later life and wrote Catholic sacred music as well.
Thanks largely to the research of John Harley, knowledge of Byrd's biography has expanded in recent years. According to Harley, Thomas Byrd, the grandson of Richard Byrd of Ingatestone, Essex, probably moved to London in the 15th century. Thereafter succeeding generations of the family are described as gentlemen. William Byrd was born in London, the son of another Thomas Byrd about whom nothing further is known, and his wife, Margery. The specific year of Byrd's birth is uncertain. In his will, dated 15 November 1622, he describes himself as "in the 80th year of my age", suggesting a birthdate of 1542 or 1543. However a document dated 2 October 1598 written in his own hand states that he is "58 yeares or ther abouts", indicating an earlier birthdate of 1539 or 1540. Byrd had two brothers, Symond and John, who became London merchants, and four sisters, Alice, Barbara, Mary, and Martha.
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This piece is Psalm 51, but first set to music by Allegri around 1630. It is one of the finest and most popular examples of renaissance polyphony. It is often heard in Churches of the apostolic Christian tradition on Ash Wednesday, immediately following Shrove (or pancake) Tuesday, marking Christ's return to Jerusalem. Beautifully performed here by The Sixteen, listen out for the simplicity, humility and reverence.
Blijf op de hoogte van al onze video's en meer en abonneer u op onze nieuwsbrief: http://www.avro.nl/user/newsletters.aspx Gregoriaans: Dum sacrum mysterium Robert Carver: Gloria uit Missa 'Dum sacrum mysterium' (a 21) Robert Ramsey: Drie motetten uit de Euning Collection - In monte Olivetti - O vos omnes - How are the mighty fall'n Thomas Tallis: Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter 1) The first is meek: devout to see. Man blest no doubt 2) The second is sad: in majesty. Let God arise in majesty 3) The third doth rage: and roughly brayeth. Why fum'th in fight 4) The fourth doth fawn: and flattery playeth. O come in one to praise the Lord Robert Carver: Credo uit Missa 'Dum sacrum mysterium' (a 21) Thomas Tallis: Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter 1) The fifth delighteth: and l...
During The Choral Pilgrimage 2013 The Sixteen is performing a new version of Allegri's Miserere, alongside music by Palestrina and MacMillan. In this short film, Harry Christophers and musicologist Ben Byram-Wigfield discuss their experiences of this famous work, and how the new version came about. Available from: The Sixteen's Shop - http://bit.ly/TSTQoH The Sixteen Digital Shop (for SR and HR downloads) - http://bit.ly/TSDIGQoH iTunes - http://apple.co/1T4Pvrm
Explore the music of William Byrd and Arvo Pärt through the eyes of Founder and Conductor Harry Christophers, and members of The Sixteen.
from my quick web search, this music is written by Allegri, in setting of Psalm 51 and used only at special Mass in Sistine Chapel. It was forbidden to public for reproduction untill Mozart at age of 14, transcribed the whole music in 2 listening. Instead of excommunication, Mozart was praised by the pope and the ban was lifted for rest of the world to hear.
X. Handel Zadok the priest - The Sixteen X. Handel Zadok the priest - The Sixteen Conductor: Harry Christophers Concert: BCC Prom 2009 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sixteen
Música vocal de Tallis, Gibbons, Byrd y Tomkins, maestros ingleses del renacimiento, interpretados por The Sixteen, bajo la dirección de Harry Christophers.
Ave, verum corpus natum ex Maria Virgine: vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine: esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, Fili Mariae. Miserere mei. Amen. *----------*----------* Hail the true body, born of the Virgin Mary: You who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for the sake of man. From whose pierced flank flowed water and blood: Be a foretaste for us in the trial of death. [O sweet, O merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary.] [Have mercy on me. Amen.] *-----------*-----------* Salve, verdadero cuerpo, nacido de María Virgen, que fue inmolado en la cruz por los hombres, cuyo lado perforado manó sangre y agua, dejanos degustarte en el trance de la muerte. http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Ave_v...
A live performance at St Martin-in-the-Fields, July 2013. Conducted by Harry Christophers.