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Strike the viol
English source:
Nahum (Nathaniel) Tate
Strike the viol, touch the lute,
Wake the harp, inspire the flute.
Sing your patroness’s praise,
In cheerful and harmonious lays.
Wake the harp, inspire the flute.
Sing your patroness’s praise,
In cheerful and harmonious lays.
Composer
Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell (c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer. It is said that he began composing at nine years old. As an adult, he became organist at Westminster Abbey, and later the Chapel Royal. Information from Wikipedia. For…
