William Byrd & John Bull: The Visionaries Of Piano Music [2 CD]

# William Byrd & John Bull: The Visionaries Of Piano Music Step into the Renaissance with Kit Armstrong's revelatory exploration of two keyboard masters who shaped music's future. This 2 CD set unearths the visionary compositions of William Byrd and John Bull—composers whose intricate fingerwork and harmonic daring prefigured the piano era by centuries. Armstrong's interpretations are luminous and deeply thoughtful, revealing the architectural brilliance beneath each pavane and fantasia. Highlights include Bull's hypnotic *The King's Hunt* and Byrd's spiritually transcendent *My Ladye Nevells Booke* selections. This pressing captures every crystalline note with warmth and clarity—ideal for late-night listening sessions where you can really sink into these meditative, technically stunning works. A must-have for early music devotees and anyone seeking to understand keyboard music's DNA. Perfect for collectors who appreciate scholarly depth wrapped in pure musical beauty.