Thomas Weelkes

Thomas Weelkes (baptised 25 October 1576 – 30 November 1623) was an English composer and organist. He became organist of Winchester College in 1598, moving to Chichester Cathedral. His works are chiefly vocal, and include madrigals, anthems and services.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1576 (Sussex), Died November 30, 1623 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-041791 10-in. 10/19/1939 We shepherds sing Lee Jones Madrigal Singers Mixed vocal quintet composer  
Victor BS-041794 10-in. 10/19/1939 Sweet maiden Lee Jones Madrigal Singers Mixed vocal quintet composer  
Victor BS-041796 10-in. 10/19/1939 Sweet Suffolk owle Lee Jones Madrigal Singers Mixed vocal quintet composer  
Victor BS-041797 10-in. 10/19/1939 O care, thou wilt despatch me Lee Jones Madrigal Singers Mixed vocal quintet composer  
Victor BS-041798 10-in. 10/19/1939 Lullaby, my sweet little baby Lee Jones Madrigal Singers Mixed vocal quintet composer  
Columbia 6312 12-in. approximately 1913 Nightingale madrigal Henry Coward ; Sheffield Choir Female vocal chorus composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Weelkes, Thomas," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102441.

Weelkes, Thomas. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102441.

"Weelkes, Thomas." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102441

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