The Golden Renaissance - William Byrd
The life and work of William Byrd (1540 - 1623) is one of the most incredible stories in English musical history. Byrd wrote music for Catholic worship in post-Reformation England, a time when papists were frequently hanged, beheaded, and burned alive for practicing their faith. As a result, and despite being granted some leniency by Elizabeth I (who greatly admired his music), Byrd wrote much of his most significant music in secret. It was to be sung in clandestine Catholic services held in the homes of England’s Catholic gentry.
TRACKLIST
1. Retire My Soul
2. Introit: Gaudeamus omnes
3. Mass for Four Voices: I. Kyrie
4. Mass for Four Voices: II. Gloria
5. Gradual and Alleluia: Propter veritatem - Assumpta est Maria
6. Mass for Four Voices: III. Credo
7. Offertory: Assumpta est Maria
8. Mass for Four Voices: IV. Sanctus - Benedictus
9. Communion: Optimum partem elegit
10. Mass for Four Voices: V. Agnus Dei
11. Turn Our Captivity, O Lord
12. Praise Our Lord, all Ye Gentiles
13. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes
14. Tribue, Domine
Plus 11 additional tracks!