Description
400 years ago, in 1623, England lost two of its greatest composers: William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes. In a programme marking this double anniversary, The King’s Singers and Fretwork turn their focus to the bold personalities of these two men, Will and Tom. Featuring well-known gems by the two composers, alongside works which had never been recorded before and which are rarely heard live, Tom and Will unlocks some of the humanity behind these two giants of Elizabethan music. Presented in The King’s Singers’ unique style, this programme is filled with beauty, drama and storytelling.
As part of this project, The King’s Singers and Fretwork have commissioned two new works for their joint forces, by two of Britain’s great living composers: Sir James MacMillan and Roderick Williams. These works only feature in the version performed by The King’s Singers and Fretwork, but represent a commitment to keeping the spirit of Byrd and Weelkes alive in today’s musical landscape.
Praise our Lord all ye Gentiles – William Byrd
If Women Could be Fair – William Byrd
Say Dear, When Will Your Frowning Leave – Thomas Weelkes
Like Two Proud Armies – Thomas Weelkes
Pavan No. 3 – Thomas Weelkes
Thule, the Period of Cosmography – Thomas Weelkes
What Joy so True – Thomas Weelkes
In Nomine a4 – Thomas Weelkes
Ye Sacred Muses (1) – William Byrd
Ye Sacred Muses (2) – James MacMillan
In Nomine a5 (1) – Thomas Weelkes
Hark all ye Lovely Saints Above – Thomas Weelkes
Death Hath Deprived Me – Thomas Weelkes
Death, be not Proud – Roderick Williams
In Nomine a5 (2) – Thomas Weelkes
Who Made Thee Hob – William Byrd
This Sweet and Merry Month of May – William Byrd
Browning (The Leaves Be Green) – William Byrd
Alack, When I Look Back – William Byrd
O Lord Make thy Servant Elizabeth – William Byrd
•• ‘TOM & WILL’ WAS OUR FEATURED ALBUM IN APRIL 2023 ••
The King’s Singers voices
Fretwork viol consort
SIGCD576 • Released 2023
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