Weelkes - Grant The King A Long Life (English Anthems & Instrumental Music) | Obsidian CD708

Weelkes - Grant The King A Long Life (English Anthems & Instrumental Music)

Label: Obsidian

Cat No: CD708

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 26th March 2012

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O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life

Pavan, 'Mr Weelkes His Lacrimae'

What Joy So True


Thomas Weelkes was a notorious drunkard and blasphemer, in regular conflict with the authorities of Chichester Cathedral where he was organist, Informator Choristarum, and a singing-man from 1602 until his death in 1623. At least that is his modern reputation. But regardless of the man’s personal flaws, his music firmly stands as sublime.

He was the most notable composer of madrigals in his day, and one of the most prolific composers of church music. Featured here is a selection of his finest full and verse anthems as well as instrumental music for organ, viols and solo voice, including a number of anthems in praise of King James I of England.

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