Tomkins: A Sad Paven for these Distracted Tymes. John Moraitis, harpsichord.

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Thomas Tomkins: A Sad Paven for these Distracted Tymes (February 14, 1649). John Moraitis, harpsichord.
Harpsichord by Martine Argellies (Montpellier, 2012), after Dulcken.
Temperament: quarter-comma meantone. A=415 Hz.

[@rebeccapugh2297]

Lovely. I wonder how this was received in 1649. Seems a tad dangerous considering it's a month after the execution of Charles I.

[@johnmoraitis]

I would need to do some research on this. However, considering it was never published, I imagine it may not have circulated widely -- so that perhaps only "like-minded" people would have known of it.

[@rebeccapugh2297]

Ah. Thanks.

[@wapolo1974]

Wonderfully sublime piece as well as playing. I also really enjoyed following along with the sheet music; keep them coming! :)

[@johnmoraitis]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the piece and the performance, and of course I'll keep posting videos :)

[@symmachus898]

Outstanding, John. Wow. Thanks.

[@aquaesulensis7332]

John This is a marvellous piece. I enjoy your playing way. Your Martine's harpsichord sounds beautifully. Merci infiniment John

[@johnmoraitis]

Thank you so much! It is indeed a marvellous piece, and I also like the way it sounds on Martine's harpsichord!

[@yvesfeder1385]

Moving and lovely piece, John! And gorgeously played. Temperament and sound equally beautiful. Thanks for posting!

[@johnmoraitis]

Thank you, dear Yves!

[@bachplayer13]

Enjoyed so much how might I get this score?

[@johnmoraitis]

Thank you! The only edition I know of (and the one I have) is the fifth volume of Musica Britannica, which is devoted to Tomkins's keyboard music. I got it used many years ago, and unfortunately I am not sure how easy it is to find, which is a pity. It is still available, of course. Are there any university libraries in your area? They would probably have it...