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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 6 July 2023

Byrd at the BBC Today

 Composer of the Week

BBC Radio 3

Thursday 6 July. 12.00-1.00pm.

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, William Byrd (1543-1623), Recusant

BBC Music Magazine, July 2023, regards this programme as ‘Choice’ listening.

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