15th-century English composer Nicholas Ludford

Lucie Skeaping talks to conductor Andrew Carwood about the music of the 15th-century English composer Nicholas Ludford. Often seen as bridging the gap between two more famous composers, Robert Fayrfax and John Taverner, he has been described by musicologist David Skinner as one of the last unsung geniuses of Tudor polyphony. Music featured is taken from some of Ludford's festal mass settings and includes a performance of his motet Domine Jesu Christe. The recordings were made especially for the programme by the BBC Singers conducted by Andrew Carwood.

Ludford: Ave cuius conception (extract)
The Cardinall's Musick
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
ASV CD GAU 131
Track 12

Ludford: Domine Jesu Christe
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording)

Ludford: Kyrie from Lady Mass (Feria iii)
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording)

Ludford: Gloria from Missa videte miraculum
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording)

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Ludford: Credo from Lady Mass (Feria iii)
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording)

Ludford: Sanctus/Benedictus from Missa Christi Virgo
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording)

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Ludford: Agnus Dei from Lady Mass (Feria iii)
The BBC Singers
Conducted by Andrew Carwood
(BBC recording).