Lecture recital: Mary Tudor & Philip of Spain

It is an often overlooked fact that England once had a Spanish King, by virtue of his marriage to Mary Tudor, often known as “Bloody Mary”.

Professor Glenn Richardson will outline the historical and cultural significance of this union, in particular in relation to music. The religious and political turmoil surrounding the Reformation and counter-reforms lent themselves well to an outpouring of extraordinary musical creativity.

Ryan Wigglesworth will direct the Davey Consort, accompanied by period instruments, to delight the audience with some of the most intense and emotionally charged music ever written, from composers such as Tallis, Mundy, Rogier, Victoria and Lobo.

Glenn Richardson is Professor of Early Modern History. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and is an Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association. He is President of the Society for Court Studies, established in 1995 to research the history of royal and princely courts.