Thomas Tallis (b. Leicestershire [?], England, c. 1505; d. Greenwich, Kent, England 1585) was one of the few Tudor musicians who served during the reigns of Henry VIII: Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth I and managed to remain in the good favor of both Catholic and Protestant monarchs. He was court organist and composer from 1543 until his death, composing music for Roman Catholic masses and Anglican liturgies (depending on the monarch). With William Byrd, Tallis also enjoyed a long-term monopoly on music printing. Prior to his court connections Tallis had served at Waltham Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. He composed mostly church music, including Latin motets, English anthems, settings of the liturgy, magnificats, and two sets of lamentations… Go to person page >
The Organist's Companion Volume 10 Number 6 October 1988 General, All Saints, Reformation, Thanksgiving: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
Composer/Editors
Wayne Leupold; G. Winston Cassler
Published By:
McAfee Music Corporation (1988)
pp. 10
Thirty-Five Interludes on Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor
Joseph W. Clokey
Published By:
J. Fischer & Brothers (1958)
pp. 46
Tune Title: FIRST MODE MELODYFirst Line: Come, see the place where Jesus liesComposer: Thomas Tallis, 1515-1585Meter: CMDIncipit: 11171 32222 55425Key: f minor
Tune Title: FIRST MODE MELODYFirst Line: Lord, teach us how to pray arightComposer: Thomas Tallis, 1515-1585Meter: CMDIncipit: 11171 32222 55425Key: f minor
Tune Title: FIRST MODE MELODYFirst Line: Now let our lips with holy fearComposer: Thomas Tallis, 1505-1585Meter: CMDIncipit: 11171 32222 55425Key: f minor