When David Heard that Absolon was Slain

Thomas Tomkins 1572-1656 Thomas Weelkes 1576-1623

Anthems and motets by two of England's foremost composers of the early 17th century, including both composers' famous settings of When David Heard, with additional repertoire by Orlando Gibbons and Thomas Morley.

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Programme

Programme

Gloria in excelsis Deo: Weelkes
O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: Tomkins
O Lord, in Thy wrath: Orlando Gibbons 1583 - 1625
Out of the deep have I called to thee, O Lord: Gibbons
Laboravi in gemitu meo: Weelkes
Hosanna to the Son of David: Weelkes
Burial Service: Thomas Morley 1557? - 1602

Interval

Burial Service: Tomkins
O Jonathan: Weelkes
When David Heard: Weelkes
When David Heard: Tomkins
O praise the Lord, all ye heathen: Tomkins

8pm*, Sunday 6 July 2003
St Mary of the Angels
Boulcott Street, Wellington
* pre-concert talk at 7.45pm

dir. Alastair Carey

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