Although separated by over four centuries, the music of William Byrd and Arvo Pärt makes for a perfect match. Both spent many years facing adversity and persecution and both sought solace through their sacred music.
Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor
Programme
Byrd Diliges Dominum
Byrd Christe qui lux es et dies
Arvo Pärt The Deer’s Cry
Byrd Emendemus in melius
Arvo Pärt The Woman with the Alabaster Box
Byrd Miserere mihi Domine
Byrd Ad Dominum cum tribularer
Tallis /Byrd Miserere nostri
Tallis When Jesus went
Byrd O lux beata Trinitas
Arvo Pärt Nunc Dimittis
Byrd Laetentur coeli
Byrd Tribue, Domine