Bruegel Consort
‘Behold our Affliction!’
Sacred Lamentations in Renaissance England
Hear the Brecon Choir Festival debut of the Bruegel Consort, recipients of the 2024-26 Stile Antico Ensemble Development Award, in the 800 year-old Christ College chapel.
The ensemble presents a century-spanning programme of passionate musical expressions of sacred lamentation and consolation by significant composers of Renaissance England.
Centered on Robert White's (c.1538-1574) beloved Lamentations a5, the programme includes a selection of William Byrd’s (c.1540-1623) Cantiones Sacrae and Richard Davy’s (c.1465-1538) stunning yet little-known setting of the Stabat mater dolorosa.
The ensemble presents a century-spanning programme of passionate musical expressions of sacred lamentation and consolation by significant composers of Renaissance England.
Centered on Robert White's (c.1538-1574) beloved Lamentations a5, the programme includes a selection of William Byrd’s (c.1540-1623) Cantiones Sacrae and Richard Davy’s (c.1465-1538) stunning yet little-known setting of the Stabat mater dolorosa.
Brecon Choir Festival 
Sat, 18 July 2026
Christ College Chapel, Brecon
12:45pm
£16
Full Event Details
Hear the Brecon Choir Festival debut of the Bruegel Consort, recipients of the 2024-26 Stile Antico Ensemble Development Award, in the 800 year-old Christ College chapel.
The ensemble presents a century-spanning programme of passionate musical expressions of sacred lamentation and consolation by significant composers of Renaissance England.
Centered on Robert White's (c.1538-1574) beloved Lamentations a5, the programme includes a selection of William Byrd’s (c.1540-1623) Cantiones Sacrae and Richard Davy’s (c.1465-1538) stunning yet little-known setting of the Stabat mater dolorosa.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Christ College Chapel, Brecon
19 Bridge St, Llanfaes, Brecon LD3 8AH
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