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P Purcell, Henry 1659 - 1695 · Baroque

A Fool's Preferment, Z.571

Z. The Three Dukes of Dunstable
Baroque Theatrical Works Incidental music 25 minutes 1. I Sigh'd, and I Pin'd 2. There's Nothing So Fatal as Woman; Act III 3. Fled Is My Love 4. 'Tis Death Alone 5. I'll Mount to Yon Blue Coelum; Act IV 6. I'll Sail Upon the Dog-Star 7. Jenny, 'Gin You Can Love 8. If Thou Wilt Give Me Back My Love

Dedicated to The Honourable Charles, Lord Morpeth.

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Composed
First published
1688
Period
Baroque
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Z.
Dedication
The Honourable Charles, Lord Morpeth
Movements
8

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