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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 18 May 2023

BBC Music Magazine - June 2023

 


'The trials of William Byrd: how the Renaissance composer survived against the odds' is explored in the June 2023 edition of the BBC Music Magazine, issued this week. 

The Reviews Section includes 'Songs of Sundrie Natures', the first complete recording of Byrd's 1589 collection, by Alamire and Fretwork under David Skinner.

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