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The Honour of William Byrd

Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano)
The Honour of William Byrd

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Exploring many sides of the man and his music, encompassing the honouring of his contemporaries, the honouring of his Catholic faith under a Protestant regime, honouring the Protestant Queen Elizabeth despite his Catholicism, and honouring his country.

If musical output gives us an indication of the person within, then who is this man who is both devoutly Catholic yet clearly a favourite of the Protestant Queen who made his faith illegal, a serious character capable of weighty contemplation but also sharp wit and humour, and the loyal friend who wrote so personally and touchingly of the loss of his teacher and friend Thomas Tallis? This programme explores the proud Englishman, devoted friend, loyal subject, and faithful servant who was William Byrd.

For tickets, please ring 07989 091949 or email info@EarlyMusicInTheMarches.com

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  • festival Early Music in the Marches
  • date Fri 2 February 2024
  • location St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
  • time 3:30pm
  • ticket £22 to include a drink (u18s free)

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Exploring many sides of the man and his music, encompassing the honouring of his contemporaries, the honouring of his Catholic faith under a Protestant regime, honouring the Protestant Queen Elizabeth despite his Catholicism, and honouring his country.

If musical output gives us an indication of the person within, then who is this man who is both devoutly Catholic yet clearly a favourite of the Protestant Queen who made his faith illegal, a serious character capable of weighty contemplation but also sharp wit and humour, and the loyal friend who wrote so personally and touchingly of the loss of his teacher and friend Thomas Tallis? This programme explores the proud Englishman, devoted friend, loyal subject, and faithful servant who was William Byrd.

For tickets, please ring 07989 091949 or email info@EarlyMusicInTheMarches.com

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Location

St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Church Close, Presteigne, LD8 2AF, United Kingdom

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