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Wed, 08 FebNew College OxfordThe Choir of New College, Oxford, sings music by Byrd live on BBC Radio 3: the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis from the ‘Great’ Service, the motet Exsurge Domine, and an introit by Byrd’s younger contemporary and fellow-anniversarian Thomas Weelkes. Open to the public; please be seated by 3:45pm.
Thu, 09 FebSt George's Colegate, NorwichThe Marian Consort shares heartfelt music that takes you on a journey of devotion, celebrating 400 years of one of England’s great composers.- Fri, 10 FebGulbenkian Theatre, CanterburyThe Marian Consort shares heartfelt music that takes you on a journey of devotion, celebrating 400 years of one of England’s great composers.
Sat, 25 FebSidney Sussex College Chapel, CambridgeA lecture/demonstration and masterclass on the keyboard music of William Byrd led by Dr Desmond Hunter.
Sat, 11 MarOxfordStile Antico will lead and coach participants through a feast of Byrd’s music, chosen to mark 400 years since the composer’s death. The day will culminate with a grand service of evensong at 5pm, at which we will perform all the music that we have worked on during the afternoon.
Sat, 18 MarStoller Hall, ManchesterAlongside the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, the William Byrd Singers will take to The Stoller Hall stage to give voice to anthems and motets by Byrd & Weelkes, rounding the concert off with a complete performance of Byrd’s massive Great Service.
Sat, 25 MarIngatestone HallCharity concert featuring Vocalium at Ingatestone Hall celebrating William Byrd in aid of National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS). Directed by Dr Dale Webb.
Sat, 25 MarJesmondA festival of Byrd and Britten celebrating two anniversaries with choral music both sacred and secular. Conductor Simon Lee with consort of viols and organ.
Thu, 06 AprSnape Maltings Concert HallDo you love singing but only have time to sing in the shower or the car? Why not take part in a Britten Pears Arts Scratch Choir, where you join a bunch of like-minded people, rehearse and perform, all in one day.
Sat, 13 MaySt Stephen & St Agnes ChurchWindsor’s leading chamber choir bring you a concert commemorating 400 years since the death of renaissance composer William Byrd and his astonishing musical legacy. They will be singing one piece from each of his major publications spanning a range of his musical styles.
Sat, 01 JulLincoln CathedralA Festival of Music in Lincolnshire (1–5 July 2023)
22 February 2023Keele University Chapelthe remarkable music of William Byrd
3-4 July, time TBCLincoln CathedralLincoln Cathedral is hosting a festival of events on the weekend of 30 June-4 July 2023 and invites the academic community (in its broadest sense) to a symposium that will take place on 3-4 July, in conjunction with Byrd-themed choral services and the dedication of a new memorial to Byrd.
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