Seven songs : high voice / Henry Purcell ; the figured basses realised by Benjamin Britten ; the vocal parts edited by Peter Pears.
| Author/creator | Purcell, Henry composer. |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Edition | [High voice.] |
| Publication Info | London : Boosey & Hawkes, 1947. |
| Description | 1 score (32 pages) ; 31 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 arranger of music. |
| Other author/creator | Pears, Peter, 1910-1986 editor. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Fairy queen. Turn, then thine eyes. Vocal score. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Fool's preferment. I'll sail upon the dog-star. Vocal score. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 If music be the food of love. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. King Arthur. Fairest isle. Vocal score. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Oedipus. Music for a while. Vocal score. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 On the brow of Richmond Hill. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 Pious Celinda. |
| Uniform title | Songs. Selections |
| Variant title | At head of title: Orpheus Britannicus |
| Series | Wesleyan music collection Wesleyan music collection. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Fairest Isle [from King Arthur] -- If music be the food of love, 3rd version -- Turn then thine eyes -- Music for a while [from Oedipus] -- Pious Celinda -- I'll sail upon the dog-star [from A fool's preferment] -- On the brow of Richmond Hill. |
| General note | For high voice and piano. |
| Language | English words. |
| Publisher number | H. 15845 Boosey & Hawkes |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | M1620.P87 O76 1947 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |