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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. /

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Stondon Singers: William Byrd 400th Anniversary Concert: Tuesday 4 July 2023

The Stondon Singers are promoting their special concert at St Peter & St Paul Church, Stondon Massey.



Here are further details about July's William Byrd 400th Anniversary Concert. The programme comprises works on the theme of Patronage and Persecution, both of which Byrd experienced in his lifetime. Pieces include his uplifting 'Haec Dies' and 'Sing Joyfully', in sharp contrast with 'Miserere Mei' and 'Tristitia et Anxietas'. The programme also includes works by Gibbons, Parsons, Tallis and Weir, among others.

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