Voices of Connection: 09/16 Joyous Weelkes

Today’s piece is from exactly the same school of virtuosic English anthems as the Gibbons piece yesterday. But this one has a strength and vigor that’s different. And I love two particular details: the unexpected and thoroughly terrific solo that comes out of nowhere and then is gone (and bravo Peter Stewart, you sang it with such flair!); and I love the ending where the tune is hurled up to the highest notes. Great piece!

Dennis Keene

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THOMAS WEELKES Alleluia, I heard a voice

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director
Peter Stewart, Baritone

from the Delos recording From Chant to Renaissance ℗ 1995 Delos
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.

 

Voices of Ascension