In these delightful pleasant groves (Henry Purcell)

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• (Posted 2010-02-23)  CPDL #21067: 

Editor: William Long (submitted 2010-02-23).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 440 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This version follows that of Orpheus Brittanicus, 1721. An optional basso continuo has been added.

General Information

Title: In these delightful pleasant Groves
Composer: Henry Purcell

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: English
Instruments: Basso continuo

First published: 1692
Description: 

Original text and translations

English text

In these delightful pleasant Groves,
Let us Celebrate our happy Love.
Let's Pipe and Dance, and Laugh and Sing,
Thus ev'ry living thing,
Revel in the cheerful Spring.