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BYRD 400 EVENSONG

Jess Wilder

Sep 12, 2023

In commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the death of composer William Byrd, St Paul's College Chapel Choir join with viol consort Josie & the Emeralds to present a special Evensong Service.

Directed by Brooke Green, the consort features some of Australia's finest viol players, including Fiona Ziegler, Catherine Upex and Ruby Brallier. This service features a new edition of Byrd's Second Service for viols and voices published by Fretwork, as well as other significant sacred anthems by Byrd.


Prevent us, O Lord | William Byrd

Preces and Responses | William Byrd

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Second Service) | William Byrd

Have mercy upon me, O Lord | William Byrd

In nominee a4 | William Byrd


All welcome to this wonderful celebratory service featuring the music of one of the most significant figures in Western music.


Date | Tuesday 12 September 5.15pm

Location | St Paul's College Chapel

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