Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant choral works of Thomas Tomkins with "The Great Service," a captivating album released in 1991 under Gimell Records. This 47-minute journey through sacred music showcases Tomkins' mastery of the choral genre, offering a profound exploration of his compositions.
The album is a comprehensive collection of Tomkins' choral pieces, including the complete "Great Service" with its Te Deum, Jubilate, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis, as well as other notable works like "When David Heard," "Then David Mourned," and "Woe is Me." Each track is a testament to Tomkins' ability to blend intricate vocal arrangements with deeply moving melodies, creating a spiritual and musical experience that is both uplifting and introspective.
Thomas Tomkins, a prominent English composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, brings his unique style and depth of emotion to this album. His works, characterized by their rich harmonies and expressive melodies, have been celebrated for centuries and continue to resonate with audiences today. "The Great Service" is a must-listen for fans of choral music, offering a glimpse into the timeless beauty of Tomkins' compositions. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of choral music, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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
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