Orpheus Britannicus : A collection of the choicest songs, for one, two, and three voices. Compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcell. Together, with such symphonies for violins or flutes, as were by him design'd for any of them: and a thorough-bass to each song. Figur'd for the organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute. The second book, which renders the first compleat.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocal music--To 1800.

Vocal music.

Part songs, English--To 1800.

Part songs, English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],ii,[2],176p. ) ill.,music ;

Other Title:

Orpheus Britannicus.

Place of Publication:

London : printed by William Pearson, for Henry Playford, at His Shop in the Temple-Change, Fleet-Street, 1702.

Notes:

Dedication signed: Henry Playford.

Titlepage in red and black.

The first book was published in 1698.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T153688.

OCLC:

642460856