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In vain the amorous flute (Henry Purcell)
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= HELP- Editor: William Long (submitted 2008-03-19). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 120 kbytes Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Version for Solo SS with optional alto recorders and continuo.
- Editor: Bernard Delhez (submitted 2001-10-12). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 178 kbytes Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Full score. Encore file is zipped.
General Information
Title: 10. "In vain the amorous flute"
Larger work: "Hail bright Cecilia!" Ode for St. Cecilia's Day 1692, Z.328
Composer: Henry Purcell
Number of voices: 2vv Voicing: Solo AT ("countertenor and tenor")
Genre: Secular, Cantata, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day 1692
Language: English
Instruments: 2 recorders with Basso continuo
Published:
Description: In vain the am'rous flute - Ode for St Cecilia's Day 1692 - Hail Bright Cecilia
External websites:
- Rimbault ed. at IMSLP
Original text and translations
English text
In vain the am'rous flute and soft guitar,
jointly labour to inspire
wanton heart and loose desire,
whilst thy chaste airs do gently move,
seraphic flames and heav'nly love.
