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Il y a 4 jours · William Byrd was born in London around 1542 — we don’t know exactly when — and died on July 4, 1623, at the age of some 80 years — a remarkably long lifespan for that time. He was also a remarkably prolific composer, a master of intricate choral counterpoint and virtuosic keyboard pieces.
Il y a 3 jours · William Byrd, however, was one composer who knew what he was about in this regard. Internationally respected and imitated by composers of his own era, Byrd had much to express and convey, through music, on behalf of England’s (and thus the West’s) Catholic heritage that those in power had generally tried to obliterate.
Il y a 22 heures · Revels is set to present “Secret Byrd” from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2024 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. The event, which is produced by Concert Theatre Works and directed / created by Bill Barclay, features The Gesualdo Six as they celebrate the 400-year legacy of the famed English composer William Byrd. “Revels is thrilled to bring ...
Il y a 5 jours · journey through music and history. The Sixteen is one of the world’s most renowned choral ensembles. Join us on a journey over 600 years of music.
Il y a 4 jours · He was the first Englishman to write madrigals in the Italian fashion, but his chief significance lies in his many sacred works. Byrd lived during the tumultuous period of the English Reformation, and produced works for both the Roman Catholic Church and England’s new Anglican service.
Il y a 22 heures · Myrna Louise Byrd. Mrs. Byrd was born on November 26, 1941, to the late Walter and Eunice Bunton Roark. She married William James Byrd on July 27, 1957, in Rolla. Mrs. Byrd died July 3, 2024, in Rolla at the age of 82 years. Survivors include: husband, William J. Byrd; sons, Richard Byrd (Brenda), Cuba, and William Thomas Byrd (Guen), Uniontown ...
Il y a 1 jour · 1956 - Moore: opera The Ballade of Baby Doe, in Center City, Colorado. According to Opera America, this is one of the most frequently-produced American operas during the past decade. 1994 - John Williams: Cello Concerto, at the opening of Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, Massachusetts, by the Boston Symphony, with the composer conducting and Yo-Yo Ma ...
