Birthday Ode for Queen Anne - Handel, George Frideric

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⌛ Period → Baroque ◈ Genre → Anthems ♬ Voicing → SATB.SATB|add=with {{cat|Solo SATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 8

Instruments 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo

Pages 41

CPDL # 9620

Editor Michael Gibson

Posted 2005-09-16

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'''1. ARIOSO (Alto)''' Eternal source of light divine with double warmth thy beams display, and with distinguish'd glory shine, to add a lustre to this day. '''2. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS''' The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''3. ARIA (Soprano) & CHORUS''' Let all the winged race with joy their wonted homage sweetly pay, whilst tow'ring in the azure sky they celebrate this happy day: The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''4. ARIA (Tenor) & CHORUS / ARIA (Soprano-Alto Duet) & CHORUS''' Let flocks and herds their fear forget lions and wolves refuse their prey and all in friendly consort meet, made glad by this propitious day. The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''5. DUET (Alto & Bass) & CHORUS''' Let rolling streams their gladness show with gentle murmurs whilst they play, and in their wild meanders flow, rejoicing in this blessed day. The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''6. DUET (Soprano & Alto)''' Kind health descends on downy wings; angels conduct her on the way. T'our glorious Queen new life she brings, and swells our joys upon this day. '''7. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS''' The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''8. ARIA (Bass) & CHORUS''' Let envy then conceal her head, and blasted faction glide away. No more her hissing tongues we'll dread, secure in this auspicious day. The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. '''9. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS''' United nations shall combine, to distant climes the sound convey that Anna's actions are divine, and this the most important day! The day that gave great Anna birth who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.