The Sixteen performs a programme devoted o three composers born in, or just before, the reign of King Henry VIII (1509-1547) and who not only survived the Reformation but lived through the turbulent times of Edward VI, MaryI and into the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), who, by maintaining a religious balancing act managed to secure an established Church.

The music of Christopher Tye, Robert Parsons and Robert White is heard in University Church, itself the setting for many of the famous religious disputes of the time.

There will be a pre-performance talk at 7pm – free to all ticket-buyers.