Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Thomas Tomkins' "The Great Service," a remarkable choral album released in 1991. This exquisite collection, performed by the renowned Tallis Scholars under the direction of Peter Phillips, showcases the masterful compositions of Thomas Tomkins, a prominent figure of the late Tudor and early Stuart periods.
The album features a stunning array of sacred choral works, including the complete "Great Service," which comprises the Te Deum, Jubilate, Magnificat, and Nunc Dimittis. These pieces are complemented by a selection of Tomkins' anthems, such as "When David Heard," "Then David Mourned," "Almighty God, the Fountain of All Wisdom," and "Woe is Me." Each track is a testament to Tomkins' profound musical genius and his enduring influence on English choral music.
With a duration of 47 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience. The choral performances are marked by their clarity, precision, and emotional depth, bringing Tomkins' compositions to life with breathtaking artistry. Whether you are a devotee of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "The Great Service" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Recorded by Gimell Records, this album is a treasure trove of Renaissance choral music, meticulously crafted and beautifully executed. It stands as a testament to Thomas Tomkins' enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the world of sacred music.
2002 Gimell Records1991 Gimell Records
Tracks
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 1. We praise thee, O GodThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 2. To thee all Angels cry aloudThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 3. Heaven and earth are full of the majestyThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 4. The holy Church throughout all the worldThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 5. Thou art the King of GloryThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 6. Thou art the everlasting Son of the FatherThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 7. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of deathThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 8. Thou sittest at the right hand of GodThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 9. We therefore pray thee, help thy servantsThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 10. Make them to be numbered with thy SaintsThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 11. O Lord, save thy peopleThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 12. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this dayThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 13. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon usThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Te Deum - 14. O Lord, in thee have I trustedThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 1. O be joyful in the LordThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 2. Be ye sure that the Lord he is GodThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 3. O go your way into his gatesThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 4. For the Lord is graciousThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 5. And his truth endureth from generation to generationThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 6. Glory be to the FatherThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Jubilate - 7. And ever shall be, world without endThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 1. My soul doth magnify the LordThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 2. For behold, from henceforthThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 3. And his mercy is on them that fear himThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 4. He hath shewed strength with his armThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 5. He hath scattered the proudThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 6. He hath put down the mighty from their seatThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 7. He hath filled the hungry with good thingsThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 8. He remembering his mercyThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Magnificat - 9. Glory be to the FatherThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Nunc dimittis - 1. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peaceThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Nunc dimittis - 2. For mine eyes have seen thy salvationThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Nunc dimittis - 3. To be a light to lighten the GentilesThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Nunc dimittis - 4. Glory be to the FatherThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Great Service, Nunc dimittis - 5. And ever shall be, world without endThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: When David heard - 1. When David heard that Absalom was slainThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: When David heard - 2. O my son AbsalomThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: When David heard - 3. Would God I had died for theeThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Then David mourned - 1. Then David mourned with this lamentationThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Then David mourned - 2. Over Saul, and over Jonathan his sonThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 1. Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdomThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 2. We beseech thee to have compassionThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 3. And those things, which for our unworthinessThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 4. And for our blindnessThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 5. Vouchsafe to give usThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom - 6. AmenThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Woe is me - 1. Woe is meThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Woe is me - 2. That I am constrained to dwell with MesechThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Woe is me - 3. And to have my habitationThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Tomkins: Woe is me - 4. Among the tents of KedarThomas Tomkins, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Thomas Tomkins, a Welsh-born composer, stands as a towering figure of the late Tudor and early Stuart periods, bridging the gap between the Renaissance and the Baroque eras. Born in 1572, Tomkins' life spanned a tumultuous yet musically rich period, during which he made significant contributions to English vocal, keyboard, and consort music. His compositions, known for their intricate polyphony and textual clarity, reflect his mastery of the English Madrigal School and his status as the last member of the English virginalist school. Tomkins' journey began in the shadow of St. Davids Cathedral, where he was raised by his organist father, and later flourished under the tutelage of the renowned William Byrd. His career saw him serve as choirmaster at Worcester Cathedral and organist at the Chapel Royal, leaving an indelible mark on English choral music. Tomkins' works, including his renowned madrigals and organ pieces, continue to captivate audiences with their complex musical fabric and emotional depth, making him a pivotal figure in the history of English music.
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