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Synopsis
Living through one of the most revolutionary periods in British history, the Welsh composer Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656) spent his professional life in the service of the Crown and Church. The first section of this volume provides a biography of Tomkins, setting his life in historical context. The second and third sections contain essays on Tomkins by authorities on the music of the period. The volume as a whole places Tomkins and his achievements in his time and enables readers to reassess him in relation to his elders and contemporaries. Aimed at early music scholars, performers and music lovers, the text complements the growing number of live performances and recordings of Tomkins' music. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR