 | "In Vain the Amorous Flute" for Harp and Flutes Henry Purcell Flute and Harp |
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| Composer |  Purcell, Henry (1659 - 1695) | ||
| Instrumentation | Flute and Harp | ||
| Sheet central | Hail, Bright Cecilia (18 sheet music) | ||
| Style | Baroque | ||
| Arranger |  | ||
| Publisher | MAGATAGAN, MICHAEL | ||
| Date | 1692 | ||
| Copyright | Public Domain | ||
| Added by magataganm, 02 Jun 2012
Henry Purcell's ode Hail! Bright Cecilia is a
celebratory work comprised of masterful instrumental
sections, majestic and ingenious choruses, and varied
solos, duets and trios. It was composed in 1692 for
performance on St. Cecilia's Day (November 22) at an
annual celebration to honor the patron saint of music.
Odes are secular works, similar in form to cantatas,
which were particularly popular in 17th century
England. They commemorated civic and state occasions
such as royal birthdays, marriage...(+)
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