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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. /

Friday 12 May 2023

Recital at Witham: Sunday 16 July

A recital exploring the infrequently performed in Essex keyboard music of the great Elizabethan composer, William Byrd.
 

"A Byrd in the Hand": a 400th anniversary celebration of the keyboard music of Essex composer William Byrd (ca.1540 - 4 July 1623).

introduced & performed by Richard Overill

at St Nicolas church, Chipping Hill, Witham CM8 2JS

on Sunday 16 July 2023, at 1600-1730

admission free, retiring collection. 

 

The programme will include examples of his Preludes, Fantasias, Plainsong settings, Pavans, Galliards, Variations, Songs and Grounds.

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