Symphony For the Flutes From Orpheus Britanicus,, Vol. I
Last updated: 24.01.24
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Composer: H. Purcell Suppliers:    
Editor: Walter Bergmann Trio A/A/B
Publisher: Schott & Co. Ltd. Publication: Schott RMS 502
This "Symphony for the flutes" by Henry Purcell is one of several works which I purchased in June 1983 and were intended to be used by The Schwanewede Recorder Consort. We played it a few times but never performed it publicly. It is interesting in that it is scored for two treble and bass, a somewhat unusual combination. This is fine dramatic stuff indeed very reminiscent of the funeral music for Queen Mary - but alas, much too short.
This item is printed on the same sheet as Air From the Opera Guistino by George F. Handel.