Orpheus and his Lute - German, Edward

"From the incidental music for an1892 production of ''Henry VIII.'' :Piano accompaniment optional :Edward German published two versions: SATB and SSAATTBB."

⌛ Period → Romantic

◈ Genre / Form Partsongs

¶ Language → English

Instruments piano

Pages 20

CPDL # 76480

Editor David Anderson

Posted 2023-10-20

License Personal

¶Lyrics / Text

Orpheus, with his lute, made trees And the mountain tops that freeze Bow themselves, when he did sing; To his music plants and flowers Ever sprung, as sun and showers There had made a lasting spring; Every thing that heard him play, Even the billows of the sea, Hung their heads and then lay by. In sweet music is such art, Killing care and grief of heart. Fall asleep, or, hearing, die. ''King Henry VIII'' Act 3, Scene 1

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