Tomkins (1572-1656)
Thomas Tomkins was the last in the long line of the great Tudor composers. His links with the Golden Age came from his master, William Byrd. In 1596, Tomkins was appointed organist of Worcester Catbedral, a post he held, for 60 years... His compositions include . sacred and secular music of great richness, while much of his keyboard music is the fruit of a spectacular Indian Summer of creativity.
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