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1623- The Year the Music Died: Early English Music with Piffaro on Monday Broadcast

Photo by Anthony Dean

Philadelphia’s Piffaro The Renaissance Band presents “The Year the Music Died” this Monday (3/4) at 8 pm.

England lost three great composers in 1623 - William Byrd, Thomas Weekles and Philip Rossetti all passed away that year. On this week’s Classical Music in Concert, Piffaro showcases three works by these composers. The Philadelphia-based ensemble is led by Artistic Director Priscilla Herreid,

David Osenberg is WWFM Partnership Manager, WWFM Music Director, Afternoon Host, and Host of award-winning Cadenza.