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O Sacrum Farrant

Richard Farrant was a 16th century English composer and choirmaster who established the original Blackfriars Theatre. As choirmaster of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, he formed the boys' theatrical company Children of Windsor to perform plays annually for Queen Elizabeth I. His success led to him becoming deputy director of the Children of the Chapel theatrical company. Farrant directed productions for both companies, sometimes combining them. In 1576 he converted part of the Blackfriars priory into the Blackfriars Theatre to allow performances outside the court. He was a respected musician, composer, and the queen's organist who wrote music for plays and services.

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O Sacrum Farrant

Richard Farrant was a 16th century English composer and choirmaster who established the original Blackfriars Theatre. As choirmaster of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, he formed the boys' theatrical company Children of Windsor to perform plays annually for Queen Elizabeth I. His success led to him becoming deputy director of the Children of the Chapel theatrical company. Farrant directed productions for both companies, sometimes combining them. In 1576 he converted part of the Blackfriars priory into the Blackfriars Theatre to allow performances outside the court. He was a respected musician, composer, and the queen's organist who wrote music for plays and services.

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O sacred banquet,

in which Christ is received,


the memory of His Passion is renewed,
the mind is filled with grace,
and a pledge of future glory is given us.
Amen

O SACRUM CONVIVIUM
Richard Farrant
ca. 1530 - 1580

Richard Farrant, (c. 1530 - 1580), English composer, choirmaster, and theatrical producer,
who established the original Blackfriars Theatre, home to the outstanding children’s companies of the
Elizabethan era. Farrant was a gentleman of the Chapel Royal until 1564, when he was appointed
organist and choirmaster to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor; this post entailed the annual presentation
of a play before the queen, which led to the creation of the Children of Windsor, a boys theatrical
company formed from members of the choir. Farrant’s skill at directing the Children of Windsor led to
his appointment in 1576 as deputy of William Hunnis, director of the Children of the Chapel.
From that point until his death in 1580, Farrant directed productions for both companies, sometimes
combining the two. Eager to offer performances outside the court, Farrant leased a portion of the
defunct Blackfriars priory and converted it into the Blackfriars Theatre in 1576. In addition to his
theatrical successes, Farrant was a respected musician and composer. He served as the queen’s organist
and wrote music for the plays, as well as anthems and a service.

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