English: David Mourns the Death of Absalom (2Sam. 18:33) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
2 Samuel 18:33 [Latin]
33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Absalon fili mi, composed by Graham Keitch (b. 1956) and premiered April 15, 2016
Performed by Contrapunctus Early Music – A High Voices Ensemble
David E. A. Acres, Director
Eric Whitacre (Image via Wikipedia)
33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
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When David heard (premiered March 26, 1999) by Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
Performed by Brigham Young University Singers
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David Mourns the Death of Absalom (2Sam. 18:33) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
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When David heard (1622) by Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656)
Performed by Primus 8 from Östersund Sweden
Performed by Stile Antico
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For SAATB Choir (Mixed Voices). Lent. Choral. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd.
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