Amphitryon, Z.572 (Purcell, Henry)

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Editor Alan Gray (1855–1935)
Publisher. Info. The Works of Henry Purcell, Vol.XVI (pp.21-41)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., 1906. Plate 12258.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Submission Project.
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Publisher. Info. London: J. Heptinstall for Jacob Tonson, 1690.
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Editor Peter Young
Publisher. Info. Canberra Baroque, 2021.
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Misc. Notes includes overture, 7 act-tunes and 3 songs
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Publisher. Info. London: J. Tonson, 1691.
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Work Title Amphitryon
Alternative. Title The Two Sosias
Composer Purcell, Henry
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IHP 120
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 11
First Performance. 1690
Librettist John Dryden (1631–1700)
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30 minutes
1. Overture
2. Saraband
3. Hornpipe
4. Scotch Tune
5. Air
6. Minuet
7. Hornpipe
8. Bouree
Act III
9. Song (soprano): Celia, that I once was blest
Act IV
10. Song (soprano): For Iris I sigh
11a. A Pastorale Dialogue Betwixt Thyrsis (bass) and Iris (soprano): Fair Iris and her swain
11b. Duet (soprano & bass): Thus at the height we love and live
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation 2 voices, strings, continuo