Description

Join Sine Nomine, with Director Anne Lyman, as we celebrate the historic reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and II. The Virgin Queen (Elizabeth I) was fond of her chief Chapel Royal composer, William Byrd - despite his Catholic leanings. Our program highlights the wide range of his polyphonic prowess, from the intimate Mass for Four Voices to the festive Haec dies. English composers Robert Parsons and Robert White set Psalm 15, Domine, quis habitabit, both in a florid, quintessentially English style that, alongside John Bennet’s All Creatures Now, celebrate the faith and devotion that Queen Elizabeth I’s musicians had for their “Fair Oriana.” In addition, several of our program’s pieces, including commissions by Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams, were featured at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and, most recently, her memorial service.

PROGRAM
I.
William Byrd - O Lord, make Thy servant Elizabeth
Byrd - Mass for 4 Voices: Kyrie, Gloria
Byrd - Ne irascaris Domine

II.
Anonymous - Rejoice in the Lord always
Robert Parsons - Domine quis habitabit
John Bennet - All creatures now

III.
Ralph Vaughan Williams - O taste and see
Robert White - Domine quis habitabit

IV.
Benjamin Britten - Concord
Byrd - Mass for 4 Voices: Agnus Dei
Byrd - Haec dies

NOTE: This concert is in-person only; it will not be live-streamed nor video-recorded.
Masks are strongly recommended, but not required.

Ensemble Photos

Sine Nomine: Renaissance Choir. Photo by Ruth Emerson