The Byrd Ensemble – Past Concerts

A re-creation of Christmas mass at the Sistine Chapel in the 17th century, featuring works by composers employed by the Vatican.

A re-creation of Christmas mass at the Sistine Chapel in the 17th century, featuring works by composers employed by the Vatican.

Featuring mass settings by two of the greatest Portuguese composers of the 17th century: Duarte Lobo and Manuel Cardoso.

Music from Cantiones Sacrae, an exclusive collection of sacred music by Tallis and Byrd dedicated to the Queen in thanks for music printing rights and to commemorate the 17th year of her reign.

Cornysh – Salve Regina
Byrd – Magnificat
Cornysh – Ave Maria mater Dei
Pärt – Magnificat
Browne – Stabat Mater
Tavener – Magnificat & Nunc dimittis
Tallis – Ave rose sine spinis

Missa Puer natus est nobis by Renaissance master Thomas Tallis frames this program of English carols and motets.

Celebrating John Sheppard’s 500th birthday with music by him and other Tudor masters.

A program featuring music by early 20th century British composers Gerald Finzi, Hubert Parry, William Walton, Herbert Howells and Charles Stanford.

Hallock – There is a stream
Junkinsmith – Memorare
Siegfried – Conditor alme siderum
Moody – To the Holy Spirit (world premiere)
Hallock – Psalm 23
Hallock – Psalm 91
Hallock – Draw on sweet night
Tavener – Two Hymns to the Mother God
Tavener – As one who has slept
Tavener – Funeral Ikos
Tavener – Song for Athene
Tavener – Mother and Child

Join the Byrd Ensemble and brass for a Baroque Christmas program featuring carol arrangements by German masters J.S. Bach and Praetorius, and readings by actor Nurmi Husa.