The album is a tribute to Bernard Rose, Informator Choristarum at Magdalen College from 1957 to 1981, who dedicated his research to Thomas Tomkins's music.
Compositional Technique
Thomas Tomkins's choral output centers on the verse anthem, five of which are presented on this album with ensemble accompaniment rather than solely organ.
Composer Biography
Thomas Tomkins was the only composer of his generation to have lived into the early years of the Commonwealth.
Compositional Technique
The Magnificat and Nunc dimittis from Tomkins's Fifth Service are presented in their 'low' keys, contrasting with the more common 'high pitch' settings heard today.
Composer Biography
Thomas Tomkins, the composer, spent most of his career as organist of Worcester Cathedral from 1596 until his death in 1656.
Performer Biography
Phantasm's debut album of works by Henry Purcell won a Gramophone Award in 1997, launching their international prominence.
Performer Biography
Phantasm, an award-winning ensemble of viols, was founded in 1994 by Laurence Dreyfus and is recognized as a leading viol consort.
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