Weelkes: Grant The King A Long Life

Grant The King A Long Life: English Anthems & Instrumental Music Weelkes: Hosanna to the Son of David Pavan [1] - 'Mr Weelkes his Lacrimae' What joy so true All people clap your hands Voluntarie I Lord, to Thee I make my moan, anthem for 5 voices When David Heard Gloria in excelsis Deo Pavan [3] - Mr Weelkes his 3. Pavin' Give ear, O Lord Most mighty and all-knowing Lord O how amiable are thy dwellings Voluntarie II Alleluia, I heard a voice O mortal man Pavan [5] Give the king thy judgements Fantasy ‘for 2 Basses’ If King Manasses O Lord, grant the king a long life The Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge & Fretwork, David Skinner

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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