"Songs for a Rebel Household". Choral Music by William Byrd

"Songs for a Rebel Household". Choral music by William Byrd performed by Exmoor Singers of London at Ingatestone Hall, Essex Submitted by: Exmoor Singers of London Friday, 11 June 2010

Exclusive concert opportunity for choral music enthusiasts “Songs for A Rebel Household” (http://www.exmoorsingers.org/performances/gigdetail.jsp?gigid=178) Award winning choir Exmoor Singers of London are performing at a very special event on Saturday 26 June 2010 from 2pm at Ingatestone Hall, Essex CM4 9N The surface of Protestant England under Elizabeth I concealed a vibrant and fertile Roman Catholic subculture, of which William Byrd and his patron Sir John (later ennobled by James I as the first Lord) Petre – pronounced ‘Peter’ – were leading lights. Four centuries later, by special arrangement with the present Lord Petre, Exmoor Singers is able to offer you a unique opportunity to experience Byrd’s choral music in its original, private, surroundings. The music to be sung includes the celebrated Mass for 4 voices, composed for the Petres’ private chapel; a number of his lesser-known secular songs including Byrd’s sublime lament Ye sacred Muses for his teacher (and fellow Catholic) Thomas Tallis; his Lamentations for Holy Week; and his motet Tu es Petrus, dedicated to his patron upon his elevation to the peerage: “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.” The afternoon will include: Guided tour of Ingatestone Hall Cream tea Performance by Exmoor Singers of music by William Byrd Tickets £25 Due to the exclusive nature of the concert, tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Songs for A Rebel Household includes a tour of the Hall and refreshments before the concert and during the interval. The all-inclusive price is only £25. Email [email protected] for reservations. Programme of events: 2.00pm - tours of the Hall 3.00pm - refreshments 3.45pm - concert part 1

Page 1 4.30pm - interval refreshments 5.00pm - concert part 2 5.45pm - further tours of the Hall See also: www.exmoorsingers.org For further information please contact: Edward Sykes, Secretary, Exmoor Singers of London 0208 441 4208 07979 644 975 Mrs Gina Cordwell, Lord Petre’s Secretary Ingatestone Hall 01277 353 010

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