Songs
Strike the viol
(1694)
Strike the viol
Strike the viol, touch the lute,Wake the harp, inspire the flute.Sing your patroness’s praise,In cheerful and harmonious lays.
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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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Strike the viol
Strike the viol, touch the lute,
Wake the harp, inspire the flute.
Sing your patroness’s praise,
In cheerful and harmonious lays.
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.
Previously performed at:
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