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Kyrie
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass Settings
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAATB · Philip Bowden
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Kyrie by William Byrd — Lyrics
Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee.
About Kyrie
William Byrd's five-part setting of the Kyrie, sung here in English, offers a profound musical meditation on supplication and devotion. The text, a prayer for mercy and guidance, is treated with Byrd's characteristic harmonic richness and contrapuntal skill. This SAATB work is ideal for services during Lent or for occasions calling for a serious, contemplative anthem. Byrd's mastery of vocal writing ensures that each voice part contributes to a seamless and expressive whole, creating an atmosphere of deep spiritual reflection.
