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In vain the amorous flute (Henry Purcell)
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= HELP- CPDL #16392:
- Editor: William Long (submitted 2008-03-19). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 120 kbytes Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Version for SS with optional alto recorders and continuo.
- CPDL #3043: Encore
- Editor: Bernard Delhez (submitted 2001-10-12). Score information: 184 kbytes Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Full score. Encore file is zipped.
General Information
Title: In vain the amorous flute
Composer: Henry Purcell
Number of voices: 2vv Voicing: Alto or Soprano Duet
Genre: Secular, Cantata
Language: English
Instruments: 2 recorders (optional), with Basso continuo
Published:
Description: In vain the am'rous flute - Ode for St Cecilia's Day 1692 - Hail Bright Cecilia
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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.
