Theodosius, Z.606 (Purcell, Henry)

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Editor Alan Gray (1855-1935)
Publisher. Info. The Works of Henry Purcell, Vol.XXI (pp.115-134)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., 1917. Plate 14350.
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Work Title Theodosius
Alternative. Title The Force of Love
Composer Purcell, Henry
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Z.606
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IHP 254
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1680
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30 minutes
Act I, Scene I
1. Solo (bass) & Trio (alto, tenor & bass): Prepare, prepare the rites
2. Trio (alto, tenor & bass): Can'st thou, Marina
3a. Solo (soprano): The gate to bliss does open stand
3b. Duet (2 sopranos); Haste then, O haste then, and take us in
4a. Prelude to Hark, behold the heav'nly choir
4b. Solo (bass): Hark, behold the heav'nly choir
4c. Chorus: To the Powers divine
after the First Act
5. Song (soprano): Now the fight's done
after the Second Act
6. Song (soprano & bass): Sad as death [incomplete]
7a. Song (soprano): Dream no more of pleasures past
7b. Duet (soprano & alto): The false forsworn
after the Third Act
8a. Song (soprano): Hail to the myrtle shade
8b. Duet (soprano & alto): Beauty here opens her arms
after the Fourth Act
9. Song (soprano): Ah! Cruel, bloody Fate
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, 2 flutes, continuo