Episode 2
Five imagined encounters in the life of the English Renaissance composer William Byrd, as he writes his major work, the Gradualia. With David Suchet and written by D.J. Britton.
David Suchet stars as the English Renaissance composer William Byrd, 'The Father of English Music'. In five imagined encounters, Byrd looks back at key influences in his life and work, as he composes his major liturgical work, the Gradualia, a collection of 109 pieces written for each of the feasts and events in the Church calendar.
Episode 2
Easter 1604. Byrd reflects on the careful line he has walked between political pragmatism and adherence to his faith and his inspiration. Queen Elizabeth protected and rewarded him but not without some compromise on his part.
Written by D.J. Britton
William Byrd ..... David Suchet
Queen Elizabeth ..... Juliet Aubrey
Music performed by Odyssean Ensemble and recorded at the Chapel Royal, Tower of London
Music Director, Colm Carey
Sound, Nigel Lewis and Catherine Robinson
Directed by Alison Hindell
大象传媒 Cymru Wales production for 大象传媒 Radio 3
The title is from a quote by William Byrd: 'The exercise of singing is delightful to nature, and good to preserve the health of man.'
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- Tue 20 Jul 2021 22:45大象传媒 Radio 3