In vain the amorous flute (Henry Purcell)

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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.
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.png 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.
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