Thomas Tomkins' exquisite album, Tomkins: Anthems & Canticles, is a masterful collection of choral works that showcases the composer's profound understanding of the genre. Released on 26 August 2016 by Opus Arte, this captivating album spans 1 hour and 5 minutes, taking listeners on a journey through a diverse range of pieces.
From the intricate complexities of Fantasia a 6 No. 18 to the sublime beauty of Sing unto God, Thomas Tomkins' compositions demonstrate a deep sense of devotion and spirituality. The album features a range of anthems and canticles, including Thou art my king, Above the stars my Saviour dwells, and Rejoice, Rejoice, Sing and Rejoice, each one a testament to Tomkins' skill as a composer.
The inclusion of instrumental pieces, such as Pavan a 5 No. 6 and Alman a 4, adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the album, while the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis showcase Tomkins' ability to craft beautiful, soaring melodies. With its rich tapestry of sound and emotion, Tomkins: Anthems & Canticles is a must-listen for fans of choral music and a fitting tribute to the genius of Thomas Tomkins.
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Tracks
Fantasia a 6 No. 18Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Sing unto GodThomas Tomkins, Jonathan Arnold, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
A FantasyThomas Tomkins, Daniel Hyde
Thou art my kingThomas Tomkins, Jonathan Arnold, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
Fantasia a 3 No. 14Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Above the stars my Saviour dwellsThomas Tomkins, Max Langdale, Yiannis Goeldner-Thompson, William Pate, Edmund Bridges, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
A Substantial VerseThomas Tomkins, Daniel Hyde
Pavan a 5 No. 6Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis: MagnificatThomas Tomkins, Gabriel Bambridge, Max Langdale, Yiannis Goeldner-Thompson, Edmund Bridges, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
Pavan a 5 No. 7Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis: Nunc dimittisThomas Tomkins, Gabriel Bambridge, Max Langdale, Timothy Lintern, William Pate, Edmund Bridges, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
Alman a 4Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
O Lord, let me know mine endThomas Tomkins, Edmund Bridges, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
Voluntary for Mr. Archdeacon ThornburghThomas Tomkins, Daniel Hyde
Fantasia a 6 No. 17Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Pavan and galliard a 6 No. 18Thomas Tomkins, Phantasm, Laurence Dreyfus
Rejoice, Rejoice, Sing and RejoiceThomas Tomkins, Gabriel Bambridge, Max Langdale, Yiannis Goeldner-Thompson, Jonathan Arnold, William Pate, Edmund Bridges, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Phantasm, Daniel Hyde
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