The Renaissance witnessed a great flowering of literature, the arts and architecture. Of the musical riches the best known are probably from Italy, notably the church music of Palestrina and Giovanni ...

The William Byrd Festival is an opportunity to slow down and admire the profound beauty and spaciousness of English Renaissance music. Byrd's music is best heard up close to appreciate its densely ...

You might think a concert of 16th-century English church music, in Latin — with a few pieces barely tipping into the 17th century — too esoteric to attract much of a crowd. But on international tours ...

Most people know the greatest writer of England's Renaissance -- Shakespeare, of course -- but far fewer can name the greatest composer of that time and place. One Portlander who knows all about ...

Ampersand, a professional a cappella vocal ensemble, is bringing the music of the English Renaissance to Rutland. “I find the 16th century in England to be such fascinating time for music, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Here’s your introduction to the shining, stirring sounds of a revolutionary period in cultural history. In the past we’ve chosen the five minutes or ...