Songs
Sweeter than roses
(1695)
Z. 585
Sweeter than roses
Sweeter than roses, or cool evening breezeOn a warm flowery shore, was the dear kiss,First trembling made me freeze,Then shot like fire all o’er.What magic has victorious love!For all I touch or see since that dear kiss,I hourly prove, all is love to me.
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Composer
Henry Purcell (c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer. It is said that he began composing at nine years old. As an adult, he became organist at Westminster Abbey, and later the Chapel Royal.
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Upcoming performances:
- 11 Oct 2020: 07. Elias Ashmole and the Ashmolean Museum
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- 15 Oct 2020: 29. The Story of the Rose
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Previously performed at:
Sweeter than roses
Sweeter than roses, or cool evening breeze
On a warm flowery shore, was the dear kiss,
First trembling made me freeze,
Then shot like fire all o’er.
What magic has victorious love!
For all I touch or see since that dear kiss,
I hourly prove, all is love to me.
If you would like to use our texts and translations, please click here for more information.
Composer
Henry Purcell (c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer. It is said that he began composing at nine years old. As an adult, he became organist at Westminster Abbey, and later the Chapel Royal.
Information from Wikipedia. For the full article, read here.
See Full Entry
Sorry, no further description available.
Upcoming performances:
- 11 Oct 2020: 07. Elias Ashmole and the Ashmolean Museum
- 15 Oct 2020: 29. The Story of the Rose
Previously performed at:
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