Charon the peacefull Shade invites (Henry Purcell)
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Title: Charon the peacefull Shade invites
Composer: Henry Purcell
Number of voices: 1v Voicing: Solo Soprano
Genre: Secular, Aria
Language: English
Instruments: Basso continuo with 2 alto recorders.
Published: 1690
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English text
Charon the peacefull Shade invites,
He hastes to waft him o're,
Give him all necessary Rites;
To land him on the shoare.



