Thomas Weelkes (baptised 25 October 1576 - buried 1 December 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. Wikipedia
Thomas Weelkes , whose professional career spanned one of the most fertile periods in England's musical history, is without doubt one of her finest composers. Like Purcell, he had a vivid imagination and love of experiment, and died prematurely at the pe www.hoasm.org/IVM/Weelkes.html
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