Copy of When daisies pied and violets blue by Thomas Arne, 1741, in the hand of W.A. Barrett [manuscript], 19th century.

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Copy of When daisies pied and violets blue by Thomas Arne, 1741, in the hand of W.A. Barrett [manuscript], 19th century.

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Adaptation of the music of T.A. Arne, written out by Dr. W.A. Barrett. Scored for voice and keyboard. The words of the song are from Shakespeare's Love's labour's lost, apparently used in the version of As you like it for which Arne supplied incidental music; otherwise, there is no Love's labour's lost music by Arne.

1 ms. score (2 leaves) ; 32 x 26 cm.

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Barrett, William Alexander, 1836-1891

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Epithet: Vicar-Choral of St British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000814.0x000281 Epithet: music critic, organist, composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000472.0x0001c9 ...

Arne, Thomas

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Originally composed for string orchestra, 1738. First performance of masque at Drury Lane Theatre, London, 4 March 1738. This arrangement 1923. Based on Milton's "Comus". Adapted by John Dalton.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Dance from Comus, in F / Thomas Augustine Arne ; arranged and edited by Adam Carse. [192-] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696273 The pastiche ballad opera in 3 acts with libretto based on the play by Isaac Bi...

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. ...