Journal of Sixteenth Century Music

The new 'Journal of Sixteenth-Century Music' is edited by Francis Knights and is published by the Cambridge Institute for Renaissance Studies.

[Eleanor Parker @ClerkofOxford]

Essential music for May Day: 'Sumer is icumen in' https://t.co/G6WrzrtzZC

This much-loved medieval song heralding the coming of summer survives only in one manuscript (British Library, Harley MS. 978), which belonged to Reading Abbey in the 13th century.

[TONUS PEREGRINUS @TONUSPEREGRINUS]

TODAY: Friday 1 May 7.30pm
New College, Oxford Ante-Chapel
Opening The Eton Choirbook – an Open Rehearsal
https://t.co/zawV9xMJJU

[Continuo Foundation @ContinuoFndn]

Today is International Organ Day, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying a fantastic full-length concert film based on the historic ‘Organ Battle’ at @templechurchldn in the 1680s ⚔️

👉 https://t.co/gy2maFQYUB

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

A German carpenter reportedly left a pencil in the rafters while building a house in the 1600s, and it is now considered the oldest known surviving pencil in existence.

[Bate Collection of Musical Instruments @Bate_Collection]

Welcome to our new museum!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our opening day on the 25th April 2026! Be among the first to experience our new permanent exhibition, ‘Resonant Histories: Material Culture, Sound and Craft', curated by @DrEmanuelaVai

https://t.co/lU9WmlaoIf

[Journal of Sixteenth Century Music @Journal16thCM]

@DrFrancisYoung Early Man used Ektachrome exclusively...

[Stately Home News @StatelyHomeNews]

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alec Cobbe, of the Cobbe Collection at Hatchlands Park, Surrey.
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[Tudor Places @TudorPlaces]

#OTD, 2 April 1441, Henry VI laid the foundation stone for King’s College, Cambridge. The nineteen-year-old king turned initially modest plans into something more ambitious.

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

John Donne #poet and cleric died #otd 31 Mar 1631 Here is his 1631 effigy by Nicholas Stone (St. Paul's Cathedral #London)

[The Early Music Shop @earlymusicshop]

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Bernhard Mollenhauer.

His contribution to recorder making and dedication to craftsmanship, music, and future generations leave a lasting legacy.

Out heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and all those who knew him.

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

25 Mar 1526: John Taverner, #composer, appears on the payroll of Thomas Wolsey's Cardinal College, #Oxford #otd (Yardley)

[Tudor Places @TudorPlaces]

#OTD 24 March 1603 Elizabeth I, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, died at Richmond Palace, aged 69 years.

[Tudor Places @TudorPlaces]

#OTD, 23 March 1540, Waltham Abbey became the last monastery to surrender to Henry VIII. After demolishing the eastern choir and transepts, within a few years, the tower collapsed, and the church began to lean to the west.

[Journal of Sixteenth Century Music @Journal16thCM]

@StevenIsserlis For the full story behind this, read Peter Holman's excellent book 'Before the Baton'.

[Renaissance Choir @Renchoir]

The Renaissance Choir celebrates its 50th anniversary - https://t.co/CBhO48xq6G

[Nikolaus Mella @nikolausmella]

Today marks the 398th anniversary of the death of the English #organist, #harpsichordist, #OrganBuilder & #renaissance & #baroque composer, John #Bull. ❄️ † #Antwerpen 🇧🇪

John Bull in c. 1589, portrait kept at the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments (@Bate_Collection).

[James Clark @James_G_Clark]

Looking forward to sharing rediscovered #medieval monastic music @Buckfast_Abbey @MusicatBuckfast https://t.co/87N4bf5jXQ

[Dr Francis Young @DrFrancisYoung]

A special day at St Edmundsbury Cathedral today as we formally receive the Bury Psalter; later today I’ll be at Evensong at @stedscath where the Psalter will be on display

[Archive of Recorded Church Music @recordedcm]

This year is the 100th Anniversary of BBC Choral Evensong. To mark this amazing milestone, the Archive has just published a celebration page on our website, packed with facts, photos and music. A real treat and not to be missed!
https://t.co/vWsX5ecRuU

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@DrFrancisYoung Archbishop Parker provided a model...