Weelkes - WHEN DAVID HEARD - Laurens Collegium

When David heard
Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
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Laurens Collegium (part of Laurens Vocaal)
Wiecher Mandemaker, conductor
Live recording, April 2021
Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
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Text:
When David heard that Absalom was slain,
he went up to his chamber over the gate and wept,
and thus he said: O, o my son Absalom, my son,
would God I had died for thee,
O Absalom, my son, my son.
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Divine!!!!

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I've known this piece for just over fifty years. In that time I've sung and coducted it. Your performance is the best I've heard in that time. Hartelijk bedankt

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Agreed, it’s a stunning rendition 🥰

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This sounds perfect! Thank you for your singing of this beautiful motet!

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Wow... I need to hear more of your singing. Just perfect

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Just perfect.

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So schön danke

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Lovely 🥰

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Prachtig !

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Aangrypende teks, aangrypende toonsetting en vertolking wat dit gestand doen.