"Above the Starrs": verse anthems and consort music
Fretwork, Emma Kirkby, Charles Daniels, etc.
1h13
Digital
HMU907320
Apple Music
Much favoured for cathedral use in pre-Reformation England until the disbandment of choirs following the civil war of 1642, Thomas Tomkins’ varied verse anthems are full of charm and good humour. His music for viol consort, though more introspective, is equally attractive.
“Fretwork remain the world’s leading viol consort” – The Independent
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Artists
Fretwork
Emma Kirkby
Soprano
Catherine King
Contralto
Charles Daniels
Tenor
Donald Greig
Baritone
Richard Wistreich
Bass
Jonathan Arnold
Bass
Composers
Thomas Tomkins
Contents
THOMAS TOMKINS [1572-1656] · "O Lord, lett me knowe myne end" (7'03) · Fantasia a 6 (3'28) · Pavan a 6 (3'24) · Galliard a 6 (1'33) · Fantasia a 3 (2'26) · In Nomine a 3 (2'10) · Ut re mi fa sol la a 4 (6'41) · "Sing unto god" (6'10) · Pavan a 4 (3'14) · Alman a 4 (1'21) · "Above the starrs my savious dwells" (3'56) · Fantasia a 3 (2'37) · Pavan a 5 (4'43) · "Woe is me" (from Songs, 1622) (3'12) · In Nomine a 3 (2'28) · Fantasia a 6 (2'50) · "Thou art my king" (4'13) · Fantasia a 3 (2'04) · Fantasia a 6 (3'32) · "Rejoice, rejoice and singe" (5'52)
