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Printed Score
Author Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.

Uniform Title Vocal music. Selections; arr.
Title Suite of songs from Orpheus Britannicus : for high voice, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, trumpet and strings / Henry Purcell ; the figured basses realized for string orchestra by Benjamin Britten ; the vocal part edited by Peter Pears ; vocal score.

Imprint London ; New York : Boosey & Hawkes, c1956.

Copies

Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Kansas Collection Kneebone  782.42 P971o 1956    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 1 vocal score (22 p.) ; 30+ cm.
Note Original acc. for varying combinations of instruments and continuo.
Contents Let sullen Discord smile -- Why should men quarrel? -- So, when the glittering Queen of Night -- Thou tun'st this world -- 'Tis holiday -- Sound, Fame, thy brazen trumpet.
Subject Songs with chamber orchestra -- Scores.
Added Author Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Pears, Peter, Sir, 1910-1986.
Added Title Orpheus Britannicus
Music No. B. & H. 17789 Boosey & Hawkes
Standard No. AU@ 000024029899

 
    
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