Nicholas Ludford

Nicholas Ludford was a Renaissance-era English composer who crafted some seriously lush sacred music during the early 1500s. Best known for his elaborate polyphonic masses and votive antiphons, Ludford became a key figure in the Sarum Rite tradition – England’s dominant liturgical style before the Reformation. His works like *Missa Videte miraculum* and *Missa Benedicta* showcase his flair for weaving intricate vocal textures that feel both grand and meditative. Though historical records are sparse, we know he was associated with London’s Royal Chapel of St. Stephen’s at Westminster Palace, composing for fancy liturgical occasions. Ludford’s music nearly vanished after Henry VIII’s reforms, but modern revivals (like those Peterhouse Partbooks recordings!) have reintroduced his shimmering harmonies to choirs and early music fans today.

Genres

Choral

Latest Release

Ludford: Mass upon John Dunstable's square: Sequentia. Post partum Virgo

Nicholas Ludford•

Esther Labourdette

Single - Released November 3, 2023