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One of the greatest composers of the English Renaissance passed away 400 years ago this week: William Byrd. He's the focal point of this week's show, and we'll hear performances of his music by Voces8, Stile Antico, and organist Léon Berben.

  • William Byrd- All as a Sea- Fretwork
  • William Byrd- Though Amaryllis Dance in Green- Grace Davidson, soprano; Fretwork
  • William Byrd- In Nomine (Robert Parsons)- Léon Berben, organ
  • William Byrd- Ne irascaris, Domine- Voces8
  • William Byrd- Civitas Sancti Tui- Voces8
  • William Byrd- Fantasia in D- Léon Berben, organ
  • William Byrd- Mass for Four Voices- Stile Antico
  • William Byrd- Browning (The Leaves be Green)- Phantasm
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