| Work Title
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The Libertine
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| Alternative. Title
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The Libertine Destroyed, Incidental Music
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| Composer
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Purcell, Henry
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| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Z.600
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| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.
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IHP 36
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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4 songs, 2 preludes:
- 1a. Prelude
- 1b. Nymphs and Shepherds
- 2. We Come, No Joy Like This
- Act V
- 3a. Prelude
- 3b. Prepare, Prepare, New Guests Draw Near
- 4. To Arms, Heroic Prince
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1692
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| Librettist
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Thomas Shadwell (1642-1692)
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| Language
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English
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Baroque
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| Piece Style
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Baroque
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| Instrumentation
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soprano, alto, bass, trumpets, strings, continuo
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