The Honour of William Byrd Chelys Consort of Viols featuring Helen Charlston

• William Byrd (1543 - 1623): Thou poet's friend:
• 1 Byrd: Thou poet's friend 02:04
• In nomine à4 No. 1:
• 2 Byrd: In nomine à4 No. 1 02:43
• Wretched Albinus:
• 3 Byrd: Wretched Albinus 02:25
• Fantasia à6 No. 2:
• 4 Byrd: Fantasia à6 No. 2 05:12
• With lilies white:
• 5 Byrd: With lilies white 04:50
• Fantasia à5::
• 6 Byrd: Fantasia à5: Browning 'The Leaves be Greene' 04:01
• This sweet and merry month of May:
• 7 Byrd: This sweet and merry month of May 02:50
• O Lord, make thy servant, Elizabeth:
• 8 Byrd: O Lord, make thy servant, Elizabeth 02:21
• All as a sea, the world no other is:
• 9 Byrd: All as a sea, the world no other is 03:20
• Fantasia à5:
• 10 Byrd: Fantasia à5: Two Parts in One in the Fourth Above 05:16
• Come to me, grief, for ever:
• 11 Byrd: Come to me, grief, for ever 05:47
• Sellenger's Round:
• 12 Byrd: Sellenger's Round 04:42
• Blessed is he that fears the Lord:
• 13 Byrd: Blessed is he that fears the Lord 05:35
• Why do I use my paper, ink and pen:
• 14 Byrd: Why do I use my paper, ink and pen 07:21
• Fantasia à6 No. 1:
• 15 Byrd: Fantasia à6 No. 1 03:24
• Ah silly soul:
• 16 Byrd: Ah silly soul 02:48
• Rejoice unto the Lord:
• 17 Byrd: Rejoice unto the Lord 03:19
• Fantasia à4 No. 1:
• 18 Byrd: Fantasia à4 No. 1 02:49
• Ye sacred Muses:
• 19 Byrd: Ye sacred Muses 03:35
• Total Runtime 01:14:22

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This album provides an opportunity to explore the music of the proud Englishman, the devoted friend, the loyal subject, and the faithful servant that was William Byrd, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death. Through a collection of songs and instrumental works performed by the Chelys Consorts of Viols joined by tenor violist Harry Buckoke and mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston, this recording introduces this key figure of the English Renaissance music: both devoutly Catholic and a favourite of the Protestant Queen, a serious character capable of weighty contemplation but also sharp wit and humour, and the loyal friend who wrote so personally and touchingly.

Beginning with Thou poet’s friend, a celebration of the union of poetry and music, the ensemble’s carefully chosen works are in turn gay, sad, religious and secular, culminating in one of the best and most moving consort songs ever composed, Ye sacred Muses, a tribute to Thomas Tallis, Byrd’s teacher, colleague and friend. The seven instrumental pieces showcase Byrd’s inventiveness with their unexpected runs, cross-rhythms, daring harmonies, lively dances and the joy of sheer virtuosity.

Helen Charlston, mezzo-soprano
Chelys Consort of Viols

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