Dramatic music : vocal and instrumental music for the stage. / Henry Purcell ; edited under the supervision of the Purcell Society by Margaret Laurie.

Author/creator Purcell, Henry
Format Musical Score
Publication InfoLondon : Novello, ©2007.
Description1 score (liii, 298 pages) : facsimiles ; 28 cm.
Subjects

Other author/creatorLaurie, Margaret, 1935- editor.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Abdelazer.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Amphitryon.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. I see she flies me
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Bonduca.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Canterbury guests. Good neighbour, why do you look awry?
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Circe.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Cleomenes, the Spartan hero. No, no, poor suff'ring heart.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695 How great are the blessings.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Don Quixote.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Double dealer.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695. English lawyer. My wife has a tongue.
Included WorkPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695 Epsom Wells. Leave these useless arts in loving.
Other author/creatorPurcell Society, issuing body.
Uniform titleWorks. Selections
SeriesThe works of Henry Purcell ; v. 16
Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Works. 1961 ; v. 16. ^A881281
Contents Abdelazer [Z. 570]. Aire -- Minuett -- Aire -- Jigg -- Overture -- Hornpipe -- Aire -- Rondeau -- Aire -- Song (Soprano): Lucinda is bewitching fair -- Amphitryon [Z. 572]. Hornpipe -- Aire -- Minuett -- Overture -- Saraband -- Boree -- Hornpipe -- Scotch tune -- Song (Tenor): Celia, that I once was blest -- Song (Soprano): For Iris I sigh -- Dance for tinkers -- Dialogue (Soprano and bass): Fair Iris and her swain -- Aureng-Zebe [Z. 573]. Song (Soprano): I see she flies me [two versions] -- Bonduca [Z. 574]. Overture -- Aire -- Hornpipe -- Aire -- Hornpipe -- Aire -- Minuett -- Catch (3 Tenors): Jack, thou'rt a toper -- Chorus: Hear us, great Rugwith -- Song (Bass): Hear, ye gods of Britain -- Duet (2 Sopranos) and chorus: Sing ye Druids -- Recitative (Tenor): Divine Andate! president of war -- Duet (Countertenor and bass): To arms -- Song (Countertenor) and chorus: Britons, strike home! -- Song (Soprano): O lead me -- The Canterbury guests [Z. 591]. Dialogue (2 Sopranos, countertenor, and bass): Good neighbour, why -- Circe [Z. 575]. Recitatives (Bass and tenor) and chorus: We must assemble -- Song (Countertenor) and chorus: The air with music gently wound -- Song (Tenor): Come ev'ry demon -- Chorus: Circe, the daughter of the Sun -- Recitatives (Soprano and countertenor): Lovers, who to their first embraces go -- Chorus: Great minister of fate -- Magicians' dance -- Recitative (Bass): Pluto, arise! -- Cleomenes [Z. 576]. Song (Soprano) No, no, poor suff'ring heart [two versions] -- Cuckolds-haven [Z. 494]. Duet (Soprano and bass): How great are the blessings -- Distress'd innocence [Z. 577]. Rondeau -- Aire -- Minuett -- Overture -- Aire -- Slow aire -- Aire -- Hornpipe -- Don Quixote [Z. 578], part I. Duet (Countertenor and bass): Sing all ye muses -- Song (Bass): When the world first knew creation -- Song (Bass): Let the dreadful engines -- Trio (2 Sopranos and bass): With this sacred charming wand -- Don Quixote [Z. 578], part II. Dialogue (Soprano and bass): Since times are so bad -- Song (Soprano, countertenor): Genius of England -- Song (Soprano): Lads and lasses -- Don Quixote [Z. 578], part III. Song (Soprano): From rosy bowers -- The double dealer [Z. 592]. Overture -- Hornpipe -- Minuett -- Aire -- Hornpipe -- Minuett/Slow aire -- Minuett -- Aire -- Aire -- Song (Soprano): Celia frowns [version A] -- Song (Soprano): Cynthia frowns [version B] -- The English lawyer [Z. 594]. Catch (3 Tenors): My wife has a tongue -- Epsom-Wells [Z. 579]. Duet (Soprano and bass): Leave these useless arts [version A] -- Song (Soprano): Leave these useless arts [version B].
Local noteJoyner-FOR JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Works. 1961, SEARCH BY SERIES TITLE OR CALL NUMBER M3 .P93.
General noteVariously for solo voices(s) (sometimes with chorus) accompanied by continuo, or string orchestra or orchestra with continuo. The ninth work for string orchestra.
General noteExtensive preface includes list of sources.
General noteWords also printed as text within the preface.
General note"Purcell Society"--Cover.
General noteIncludes critical commentary (pages 269-297).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LanguageEnglish words.
ISBN0711998582
ISBN9780711998582
Publisher numberNOV 151016 Novello

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