Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance choral music with Thomas Tomkins' "Songs of 4, 5, and 6 Parts." Released on July 15, 2014, under the Hungaroton label, this album is a testament to Tomkins' mastery of polyphonic composition. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, the album features 23 tracks, each showcasing Tomkins' intricate and expressive writing for choirs.
Thomas Tomkins, a prominent English composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, is known for his sophisticated and emotionally resonant choral works. This album highlights his ability to weave complex vocal lines into harmonious and captivating compositions. The tracks range from pastoral and lyrical pieces like "The fauns and satyrs tripping" to deeply moving works such as "O let me dye for true love," demonstrating Tomkins' versatility and depth as a composer.
The album is a treasure trove for lovers of choral music, offering a blend of sacred and secular themes. From the plaintive cries of "Woe is me" to the joyous exclamations of "Come, shepheards, sing with me," each piece is a journey through the human experience, expertly captured in Tomkins' distinctive style. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of Renaissance music or a newcomer looking to explore this rich musical heritage, "Songs of 4, 5, and 6 Parts" is a compelling and rewarding listen.
2014 Hungaroton2014 Hungaroton
Tracks
The fauns and satyrs trippingThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Phillis, now cease to move meThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Phillis, yet see him dyingThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Come, shepheards, sing with meThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
To the shady woodsThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
See, see, the shepheards queeneThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
O let me live for true loveThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
O let me dye for true loveThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
O yes, has any found a ladThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Weepe no more, thou sorry boyThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Yet againe, as soon revivedThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Was ever wretch tormentedThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Musicke devineThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
It is my wel-beloveds voiceThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Cloris, when as I woeThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Too much I once lamentedThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Woe is meThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Turne unto the LordThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
When David heardThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Adue, ye citty prisoning towersThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Fusca, in thy starry eyesThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
When I observeThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
Oft did I marleThomas Tomkins, Budapest Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, János Dobra
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