Motet by Thomas Tomkins - one of the greatest emotional expressions of the late Renaissance - performed by the dwsChorale.
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Absalom, son of King David, was a handsome prince and considered by some to be worthy of the throne of Israel, even before David's death.
One day, as Absalom went riding a tree's branches caught his luxuriant hair and he hung there helpless - and he was slain by his enemies. King David was inconsolable.
The image at the end of the song is of the building believed to be Absalom's tomb.
I love Absolom!
marc2789 1 year ago