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Born:
25 October
1576
— Elstedt
— England
Died:
30 November
1623
— London
— England
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Music
Weelkes most famous composition was his English anthem "When David Heard". This introduced a new depth of emotion into music and represented a major musical innovation. The sighing quality of the "oh’s" in all six parts add to the emotional intensity of the music. The haunting themes and overtones create a powerful emotional sensation that culminates in the lines "would God I had died for thee".
(Contribution by William McBeath <wmcbeath
telusplanet.net>.)
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- United Kingdom, London, St Bride's Church — 30 Nov 1623
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