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Thomas Weelkes: Grant the King a long life - English Anthems & Instrumental Music

1 CD / Obsidian Records / 2012-04-24

Works: Thomas Weelkes: Hosanna to the Son of David; Pavane no 1 for 5 viols; What joy so true, anthem for 5 voices & organ; All people clap your hands, for 5 voices; Voluntaries (2) for keyboard; Lord, to t...
Performers: Atkinson, Benjamin; Smith, Daniel [Organ]
Conductors: Skinner, David
Ensemble: Fretwork

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...continue...
Recording information: Chapel of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England (07/04/2011-07/06/2011)....continue...

Cathedral Music by Thomas Weelkes / David Hill, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-01-08

Works: Thomas Weelkes: Voluntaries (2) for keyboard; Alleluia, I heard a voice; All laud and praise; Laboravi in gemitu meo, anthem for 6 voices (incomplete); Give the king thy judgements; Pavane for keyboa...
Performers: Byram-Wigfield, Timothy [Organ]
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Winchester Cathedral Choir

Although other composers have essayed the "fourhand" piano medium, it is principally Mozart and Schubert who wrote for it prolifically. Despite being considered "Hausmusik" -...continue...