For solo voices, mixed chorus, and string orchestra (1st-2nd and 4th works) or orchestra (3rd work), with continuo. Words by Thomas Flatman (1st work) or anon. (2nd-4th works), also printed as text on p. xxxi-xxxvii. Pref. and list of sources: p. viii-xxvii; critical commentary: pages 213-223. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
From those serene and rapturous joys [Z. 326] -- Why are all the muses mute? [Z. 343] -- Ye tuneful muses [Z. 344] -- Sound the trumpet! Beat the drum! [Z. 335] -- Appendix. The noise of foreign wars [fragment].
Series:
The works of Henry Purcell ; v. 18 Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Works. 1961 ; v. 18. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91030689
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