John Playford collection of music to the Tempest, ca. 1650-1667.

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John Playford collection of music to the Tempest, ca. 1650-1667.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/501312829

Contains songs by Robert Johnson and John Wilson, copied by John Playford. Some works attributed to Wilson are in fact by Johnson. Parts for three voices and continuo for "Where the Bee sucks" and "Full fathom five." Also parts for "When Troy Towne" and for "From the faire Lavinian shore." Some works include text underlay.

1 ms. part book (35 leaves) ; 12 x 19 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620640

Folger Shakespeare Library

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