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The Early Music Show

Brighton Early Music Festival 1

Sunday 3 October 2004 13:00-14:00 (Radio 3)

Catherine Bott introduces highlights from the first of two concerts recorded at this year's Brighton Early Music Festival including Consort Songs by William Byrd performed by Emma Kirkby and Fretwork. The programme also looks back on the life and influence of the great Elizabeth courtier and poet, Sir Philip Sidney.

Duration:

1 hour

Playlist

Emma KIRKBY - Soprano
FRETWORK

BYRD, William:
In nomine for 4 viols

BYRD, William:
Though Amaryllis dance in green for 5 voices

BYRD, William:
Constant Penelope for voice and 4 viols/5 voices from 'Psalms, Sonets & Songs'

BYRD, William:
While Phoebus us'd to dwell (The Noble famous queen) for voice and 4 viols

BYRD, William:
Fantasia

BYRD, William:
O that most rare breast for 5 voices [1588]

BYRD, William:
Out of the orient crystal skies for voice and 4 viols

BYRD, William:
My mistress had a little dog for voice and 4 viols




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