William Byrd, a composer on this album, a Roman Catholic, may have expressed 'prayers, exhortations and protests on behalf of the English Roman Catholic community' through his religious music.
Composition History
Hubert Parry's 'I was glad when they said unto me' was composed for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902 and has since become an essential part of British monarch coronations.
Historical Context
In 1575, Queen Elizabeth I granted composers Thomas Tallis and William Byrd a 21-year monopoly on the printing and publishing of music.
Historical Context
Tallis composed and performed during the reigns of four monarchs with diverse attitudes towards church music, requiring him to be constantly adaptable.
Composer Biography
Thomas Tallis, a composer on this album, served in the royal household of Henry VIII and later became one of the Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal.
Composer Biography
Orlando Gibbons, a celebrated English composer of his time, died at Canterbury Cathedral, where his tomb now lies.
Cultural Impact
William Croft's 'Burial Service', a work by the composer on this album, has been performed at every state funeral since its publication, including that of the Queen Mother in 2002.
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