Solo voices, choir, orchestra SKU: ST.MB42
Composed by Thomas Augustine Arne. Edited by Ian Spink. Library Volumes. Edited by Ian Spink. First published in 1978. Pages: 108. Format: Paperback. Dimensions (mm): 330 x 254 x 14. Opera. Full score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #MB42. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.MB42). ISBN 9790220200175.
Composed in 1740, this is a fascinating late example of the English masque tradition, and a relatively early work by a composer who began to occupy a central role in the life of London's musical theatre at about the time when Handel was abandoning Italian opera in favour of oratorio.
The performing material is available for rental.
