Verse and Voice in Byrd's Song Collections of 1588 and 1589

First full monograph to focus entirely on the English-language songs set to music by Byrd.

As he grappled with the challenges of composing for various instrumental and vocal ensembles, William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), England''s premier Renaissance composer, devoted considerable attention to the poetry and prose of his native language, producing such treasured masterpieces as the hauntingly beautiful "...