Thirsis, on his fair Phyllis' breast reposing (Thomas Bateson)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-03-13). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 112 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed up a minor third. Revised files uploaded 31/01/19.
- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-03-13). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 113 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: In original key. Revised files uploaded 31/01/19.
General Information
Title: Thirsis, on his fair Phyllis' breast reposing
Composer: Thomas Bateson
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSAATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1604 in The First Set of English Madrigals to 3-6 voices, no. 26
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Original text and translations
English text
Thirsis, on his fair Phyllis’ breast reposing,
Sweetly did languish,
When she, in love’s sweet anguish,
Him kissing gently, said thus, with tender glances,
“Thirsis, O tell me, thy true love best approved,
Art not thou my best beloved?”
Then he, which to her heart was ever nearest,
Kiss’d her again and said, “Yes, lady dearest”.