Mark Williams, Artistic Director
Blake Applegate, Festival Director
Cantores in Ecclesia, Festival Choir
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the William Byrd Festival. For the first time in its history, programming will include British composers of the past century in addition to Byrd, whose music will be presented alongside works by Britten, Finzi, Howells, MacMillan, and others. Liturgical performances of Byrd’s three mass settings, Choral Evensong, and other long-standing festival traditions will remain and provide context as we explore Byrd’s legacy.
Learn more about this year's festival by reading Dr. Kerry McCarthy's program notes.