Most of my favorite pieces by William Byrd are taken from his two collections entitled “Gradualia" - music written for private performance in a devotional setting rather than for large audiences in a concert hall. Seems rather fitting to explore these pieces again now, when live concerts for large audiences are almost unthinkable. Read more below about this incredible collection of music and the circumstances in which it was composed!
Singing in secret: how William Byrd created his best work in isolation
