When David heard that Absalom was slain - Thomas Tomkins

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Uploaded by on Nov 16, 2008

Motet by Thomas Tomkins - one of the greatest emotional expressions of the late Renaissance - performed by the dwsChorale.

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http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dwschorale2

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.

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  • I love Absolom!

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