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William Byrd (1543-1623)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of William Byrd. He composed beautiful church music and inventive keyboard and vocal music, but was also a complex man who pushed religious mores to the limit
First Broadcast29 Mar 2010
Latest Broadcast2 Apr 2010
Episodes5
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Arts, Culture & the MediaClassicalDiscussion & Talk
Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod follows William Byrd through his early years.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod follows Byrd as he took up his first major appointment.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod focuses on Byrd's appointment to the Chapel Royal.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores how Byrd walked a tight-rope between Catholic and Protestant.
Apr 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on how Byrd had the opportunity to fulfil some of his musical ambitions.
Apr 2010