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24th annual William Byrd Festival
August 4 - August 20
Free – $35The annual William Byrd Festival returns to Portland in August, featuring services sung by Cantores in Ecclesia; lectures given by leading scholars Kerry McCarthy, William Mahrt and Katie Bank; and illustrated recitals by ensembles directed by internationally-renowned Byrd experts Ross Duffin and William Dawes. Mark Williams of Magdalen College, Oxford, returns to Portland to give a recital on the organ of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and direct the closing concert, which will include a number of William Byrd’s most famous motets as the festival notes the 400th anniversary of Byrd’s death in 1623.
The complete schedule includes an organ recital, five liturgical services, four public lectures, and three concerts.
Admission for most events is free, with a free-will offering. Tickets for the August 4th, 16th, and 20th concerts are $25-35 general admission and $15 students; they are available in advance at cantores.ticketleap.com or at the door.
All locations are in Portland:
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 375 NE Clackamas St.
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1623 NW 19th Ave.
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave.
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 1704 NE 43rd Ave.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave.