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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. /

Sunday 2 July 2023

Recent Event and New Disc

 


Chelys Consort of Viols performed recently at Ingatestone Hall with Essex Voices.   Their compact disc of Byrd’s music is out on Friday (7 July 2023), but concert goers could buy a pre-publication copy.   It is a brilliant and varied album of music and song.

The Honour of William Byrd by Chelys Consort of Viols; Helen Charlston; Harry Buckoke: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl

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