William Byrd was the greatest British composer of the late Renaissance, and just maybe the greatest British composer ever. He wrote a huge body of choral music, some of it profound, timeless. He also composed brilliant, virtuoso pieces: this is his best-known one. It is so enchanting to listen to and so much fun to sing, the Voices and I often perform it as an encore at our Renaissance concerts.

-Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

WILLIAM BYRD Sing Joyfully

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

from the Delos recording Voices of Ascension – From Chant to Renaissance ℗ 1995 Delos

The singers in these performances are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.