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We are a small congregation commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of the village's Elizabethan composer, William Byrd (c.1540 - 1623).

We are planning to erect a permanent memorial to Byrd to mark the quatercentenary since his death, and have begun a fundraising appeal. Our events this year have included a talk on The Life and Times of William Byrd (30 June), including book release; a Commemorative Service of BCP Evensong (2 July); and, welcomed The Stondon Singers who gave a sell-out William Byrd Anniversary Concert on the actual day (4 July). Stondon Massey has also featured on BBC Radio 3's 'Composer of the Week' programme (3-7 July).

This website contains everything you need to know about William Byrd's life and music as well as his links with Stondon Massey. /

Thursday, 5 January 2023

BBC Radio 4 feature William Byrd on Front Row

The English composer William Byrd died 400 years ago. To mark this the acclaimed vocal ensemble Stile Antico is about to release an album of his music. Five of the twelve members of the ensemble come to the Front Row studio to sing and talk about Byrd's extraordinary and moving music.

Pieces sung live by five members of the twelve strong choir are 'Retire My Soul' and 'Mass for Four Voices - Kyrie'.
Excerpt of 'Mass for Four Voices - Agnus Dei' from the new album 'The Golden Renaissance'.

The item is at the beginning of the magazine programme (to 14:08)

First broadcast 4 January 2023.


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