Six songs : medium voice / Henry Purcell ; the figured basses realised by Benjamin Britten ; the vocal parts edited by Peter Pears.
| Author/creator | Purcell, Henry |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Boosey & Hawkes, ©1948. |
| Description | 1 score (31 pages) ; 31cm |
| 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. Bess of Bedlam. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. If music be the food of love, Z. 379A. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Mock marriage. Man is for the woman made. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Not all my torments can your pity move. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Pausanias, the betrayer of his country. Sweeter than roses. |
| Included Work | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 Rule a wife and have a wife. There's not a swain on the plain. |
| Uniform title | Songs. Selections |
| Variant title | At head of title: Orpheus Brittanicus |
| Contents | Mad Bess -- If music be the food of love -- There's not a swain of the plain -- Not all my torments -- Man is for woman made -- Sweeter than roses. |
| General note | For medium voice and harpsichord. |
| General note | Plate number: B. & H. 16336. |
| Other title | Orpheus Britannicus. |
| ISBN | B. & H. 16336 Boosey & Hawkes |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | M1620.P87 P4 1948 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |