Ne Irascaris Domine (Byrd) Ely Cathedral Choir

Published in 1589, Ne irascaris Domine is one of William Byrd's finest compositions. Often performed during Holy Week, the motet is sung here in Ely Cathedral's Lady Chapel - which happens to be the largest medieval Lady Chapel in the world. This piece launches the joint Cathedral and Diocese campaign, #LiveHolyWeek, which is inviting people to get involved with the events of Holy Week and to experience, in person, some of the beautiful music written for this holy season.

The text of the motet is:

Ne irascaris Domine satis,
et ne ultra memineris iniquitatis nostrae.
Ecce respice populus tuus omnes nos.

Be not angry, O Lord,
and remember our iniquity no more.
Behold, we are all your people.