Byrd in Le Soir
One of the great interpreters… The disc explores the music of Byrd’s last years with purity, clarity, and a beautiful balance.
Gaëlle Moury, Le Soir (18 January, 2023)
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Byrd praised by NYT
Outstanding… sung with Stile Antico’s familiar blend of warmth, clarity and responsiveness to text.
David Weininger, New York Times (26 January, 2023)
Byrd praised in FT
As a wide-ranging introduction to one of the greatest of English composers, this starts Byrd’s anniversary year in some style.
Richard Fairmann, Financial Times (13 January, 2023)
The Times hails new album
Stile Antico splendidly showcase Byrd’s intense imagination, exuberance and general magnificence… tonal variety, expressive warmth and terrific ensemble panache.
Geoff Brown, The Times (11 January, 2023)
Welcome to #Byrd2023!
Stile Antico marks 400 years since Byrd’s death with a new Decca Classics album and year of celebrations, beginning with a special New Year’s Day episode of the BBC Radio 3 Early Music Show.
Renaissance gems unearthed
Our recent visit to Ubeda in Spain saw us give the first modern performances of four motets by Sebastián de Vivanco, thanks to a series of fruitful collaborations.
Marylebone concert praised
As ever, the group’s balance was perfect… Stile Antico were in their element, expertly controlling texture and dynamic…
Barry Creasy, MusicOMH (8 December 2022)
Byrd on Decca Classics
We’re very happy to announce the upcoming release of our second album on Decca Classics, which marks 400 years since the death of one of our favourite composers, William Byrd.
Polychoral joy in Oxford
Last Saturday’s ‘Come and Sing’ workshop, focusing on polychoral repertoire from Rome, was a tremendous success! Emma has the story of the day.
A new look!
We’re very happy to be able to share our latest publicity images, taken by the brilliant Kaupo Kikkas at beautiful Park Abbey in Leuven, home of our friends at the Alamire Foundation.
The Mystic Rose
Helen and James preview the first performances of our new programme The Mystic Rose, which we sing for the first time in Oxford on Wednesday 18th May.
Ending on a high
We rounded off our latest US tour with a very enjoyable stay in N Carolina – two beautiful venues and some wonderful scenery to enjoy. Helen has the story.