Come Drinke to Me

Imagine a festive gathering, perhaps a tavern or a banquet, where merriment and good fellowship are paramount. Thomas Ravenscroft's Come Drinke to Me perfectly captures this convivial spirit. Set for four equal voices in English, this secular canon celebrates the joys of drinking and camaraderie. The lyrics extol the virtues of the tankard and the can, urging listeners to share in the revelry. The piece's canonic structure, where voices enter successively imitating each other, creates a sense of communal singing and growing excitement, mirroring the escalating mood of a lively celebration. It is a joyful evocation of a time when good ale and good company were celebrated with gusto.