In vain the amorous flute, Z 328/10 (Henry Purcell)
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- CPDL #3043: ENCORE.
- Editor: Bernard Delhez (added 2001-10-12). Score information: 184 kbytes Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: full score
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Title: In vain the amorous flute (full score)
Composer: Henry Purcell
Number of voices: 2vv Voicing: AA
Genre: Secular, Cantatas
Language: English
Instruments: 2 flutes, continuo
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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.