Above the Starrs: Verse Anthems & Consort Music
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TOMKINS
Above the Starrs: Verse Anthems & Consort Music
Fretwork, Emma Kirkby-soprano, Catherine King-alto, Charles Daniels-tenor, Donald Greig-baritone, Richard Wistreich-bass, Jo
[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 22 September 2003
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" Fretwork's considerable experience in this kind of repertoire shows in these faultlessly assured performances. A clear and attractive recorded sound completes a most accomplished release."
- Gramophone
" Excellent... The ever-dependable Fretwork prove once again that they have no peers in this repertoire."
- The Independent [Five Stars]
" Superb performances by some of the outstanding singers of our time along with the premiere consort of viols. Charles Daniels is outstanding. Emma Kirkby brings out the expressive details of Tomkins' declamation...A rare combination, to be snapped up."
- Early Music Review, May 2003
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)
Tracks:
1 "O Lord, lett me knowe myne end" 7:03
2 Fantasia a 6 3:28
3 Pavan a 6 3:24
4 Galliard a 6 1:33
5 Fantasia a 3 2:26
6 In Nomine a 3 2:10
7 Ut re mi fa sol la a 4 6:41
8 "Sing unto god" 6:10
9 Pavan a 4 3:14
10 Alman a 4 1:21
11 "Above the starrs my savious dwells" 3:56
12 Fantasia a 3 2:37
13 Pavan a 5 4:43
14 "Woe is me" (from Songs, 1622) 3:12
15 In Nomine a 3 2:28
16 Fantasia a 6 2:50
17 "Thou art my king" 4:13
18 Fantasia a 3 2:04
19 Fantasia a 6 3:32
20 "Rejoice, rejoice and singe" 5:52
