Psalmes, Sonets and Songs (1588)
by William Byrd
Choir - Sheet Music

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SKU: ST.B374

Composed by William Byrd. Edited by Jeremy Smith. Library Volumes. The Byrd Edition Volume 12. Edited by Jeremy Smith. First published: 2004. Pages: 224. Format: Paperback. Dimensions (mm): 254 x 177 x 15. Choral collection. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #B374. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.B374).

ISBN 9780852493748.

Only the third book of English songs ever known to have been published, Psalmes, Sonets & Songs appeared thirteen years after Byrd's first collaborative) venture into print with the Cantiones of 1575. In contrast to the earlier production, it was a considerable success, being reprinted several times. Its contents, consisting mainly of consort songs adapted for five voices, were perhaps intended to capitalise on the new vogue for the madrigal. Included in the prefatory matter are the composer's well-known reasons for 'every one to learne to singe'. Two funeral songs of Sir Philip Sidney and the famous Lullaby, for which the collection acquired the title of 'Byrd's Lullaby', are to be found among the 35 songs.