St Peter & St Paul Church, Stondon Massey, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 0LD
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We are a small congregation commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of the village's Elizabethan composer, William Byrd (c.1540 - 1623).
We are planning to erect a permanent memorial to Byrd to mark the quatercentenary since his death, and have begun a fundraising appeal. Our events this year have included a talk on The Life and Times of William Byrd (30 June), including book release; a Commemorative Service of BCP Evensong (2 July); and, welcomed The Stondon Singers who gave a sell-out William Byrd Anniversary Concert on the actual day (4 July). Stondon Massey has also featured on BBC Radio 3's 'Composer of the Week' programme (3-7 July).
This website contains everything you need to know about William Byrd's life and music as well as his links with Stondon Massey. /
Thursday 28 April 2011
Byrd Book
The most authoritative account of Byrd's life and work to date is told in 'William Byrd. Gentleman of the Chapel Royal' by John Harley, published in 1997 (Ashgate). Chapter 5 covers Byrd's time at Stondon Massey.
The most authoritative account of Byrd's life and work to date is told in 'William Byrd. Gentleman of the Chapel Royal' by John Harley, published in 1997 (Ashgate). Chapter 5 covers Byrd's time at Stondon Massey.
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