Tomkins: These distracted times, etc / Skinner, Sutton, Fretwork, et al

Remarks:

The political intrigue of the early 17th century culminated with the execution of Charles I in 1649 and the beginning of the Commonwealth led by the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Thomas Tomkins, the greatest composer of that age, wrote a pavan for "these distracted times" shortly after the King's execution. This CD provides a mixture of Tomkin's church and chamber music that soothed troubled souls during these turbulent years. The recording was made in the chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where Cromwell was a student and where his severed head remains.
 



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Tomkins, Thomas : Work(s) :: Pavan I

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 18 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Almighty God, the Fountain of All Wisdom, for 5 voices & organ

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 5 min. 27 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Hear my prayer, O Lord

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 4 min. 31 sec.


Tomkins, Thomas : The Heavens Declare, for chorus

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Fifth Service :: Te Deum

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 7 min. 40 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1668


Tomkins, Thomas : A Fancy "for Two to Play" in A minor, for organ four hands

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 14 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: by 1645


Tomkins, Thomas : Fifth Service :: Jubilate

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 5 min. 11 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1668


Tomkins, Thomas : O Lord, how manifold

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 1 min. 59 sec.


Tomkins, Thomas : Work(s) :: Pavan VII

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 39 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : I heard a voice from heaven

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 1 min. 51 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Fifth Service :: Magnificat

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 5 min. 29 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1668


Tomkins, Thomas : Pavane ("For These Distracted Times") for keyboard (February 1649)

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 11 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Fifth Service :: Nunc dimittis

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 2 min. 53 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1668


Tomkins, Thomas : Work(s) :: Pavan VIII

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 40 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque


Tomkins, Thomas : Remember me, O Lord (Psalm 106 :: 4), anthem

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 2 min. 42 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1668


Tomkins, Thomas : When David Heard That Absalom Was Slain, for 5 voices

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 4 min. 2 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Form: Choral
  • Written: by 1622


Tomkins, Thomas : My help cometh from the Lord

  • Performer: Jamal Sutton (Organ)
  • Notes: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (06/11/2007-06/14/2007)
  • Running Time: 4 min. 55 sec.


 

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