Sing we merrily / [at the end] Dr Blow. Sing we merrily unto God our strength
Composer:
Blow, John
Scribe:
Purcell, Henry
Anthem for solo voices (SSATTB), chorus (SSATTB) with string orchestra (G-2, G-2, C-2, F-4) and organ continuo.
Setting of Psalm 81, verses 1-4.
Title taken from first line of text.
Holograph manuscript in ink, completed and ascribed by Henry Purcell (probably after 1677).
Leaves 15, 17 & 18 were removed before or during copying. No music is missing.
1.1.1 S Sing we merrily unto God our strength G-2 bB 3 4-/=17/4'AF4.''C8C4C2''D4C/'B2AG-/
1 ms. score (f. 14v, 16-16v, 19-20) ;44cm.
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Production date: AD 1674 : [London],[approximately 1674]
Accession number: MU.MS.88.f.14v
Primary reference Number: 253459
ALMA control 001: 99657303803606
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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