Eight years ago, when I could still sing, I was in a choir which sang the William Byrd Mass in Five Voices. This event was one of the highlights of my life. To be in a very small choir of men and women who were trained in one long rehearsal to sing so well was such a treat, I shall remember that for the rest of my life.
The music of Byrd must be considered a gift to the entire world. When I play such music, birds sing...
Here is one of the most beautiful creations of men in the world.