Thomas Weelkes


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– Thu 24 Jul: DI ALTRI ASTRI for Sax alto and Piano (Premiere) Sala Colitto,Termoli,Italy
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Born: 25 October 1576 — Elstedt — England
Died: 30 November 1623 — London — England
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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 <wmcbeathtelusplanet.net>.)

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