A song in King Arthur. Set by Mr. Henry Purcel, and sung by Mrs Scott, at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-lane.

All titles

• A song in King Arthur. Set by Mr. Henry Purcel, and sung by Mrs Scott, at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-lane.
• King Arthur: or, the British worthy. Songs

People / Organizations

• John Dryden (Author)

Imprint

London: printed and sold by R. Falkener, [1770?]

Publication year

1770-1770

ESTC No.

T186385

Grub Street ID

222539

Description

1 sheet : music ; 1/2⁰

Note

A song from John Dryden's masque 'King Arthur', which was written with Henry Purcell's music in mind.

First line of text: "Fairest isle of isles ex-cel-ling, seat of plea--sures, and of love.".

Includes staves for the German flute.

Horizontal chain lines.