A New Song – British Masterpieces for Choir and Organ

2024 WILLIAM BYRD FESTIVAL OPENING CONCERT: ‘A New Song –British Masterpieces for Choir & Organ’, performed by Mark Williams and Cantores in Ecclesia, Blake Applegate, Director, at Holy Rosary Church.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the William Byrd Festival. For the first time in its history, programming will include British composers of the past century in addition to Byrd, whose music will be presented alongside works by Britten, Finzi, Howells, MacMillan, and others. Liturgical performances of Byrd’s three mass settings, Choral Evensong, and other long-standing festival traditions will remain and provide context as we explore Byrd’s legacy.