I attempt from love's sickness to fly / [words by] Sir John Suckling ; [music by Virgil Thomson]. Tell me where is fancy bred / [words by] Shakespere ; [music by Virgil Thomson]. [19--]
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...
Suckling, John, Sir, 1609-1642
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British poet, court gallant and gamester; invented the gamed of cribbage. From the description of A ballad upon a wedding [poem], ca. 1640. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122288782 English poet. From the description of Autograph signature to a document (The list of a Weeks pay for 100 ffoote), ca. 1624-1629. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270580529 Epithet: poet, MP for Bramber ...
Thomson, Virgil
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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...
