An ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell ... the words by Mr. Dryden ; and sett to musick by Dr. Blow.

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An ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell ... the words by Mr. Dryden ; and sett to musick by Dr. Blow.
Author
Blow, John, d. 1708.
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London :: Printed by J. Heptinstall for Henry Playford ...,
1696.
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Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 -- Songs and music.
Vocal duets with instrumental ensemble -- Scores.
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Vocal and Instrumental Musick lately Printed and Reprinted with large Additions, for Henry Playford at his Shop in the Temple-Change, Fleetstreet.

HArmonia Sacra, in 2 Books, containing Divine Hymns and Dialogues lately set to Musick by Dr. Iohn Blow; and Mr. Henry Purcell, and other Eminent Masters. Price Bound of both Books 15 Shillings, the Second Book Sticht 4s.

Deliciae Musicae, in 4 Books, with Three Elegies on our late Queen, being the first Volume, Contains most of the Newest and Best Songs, by the late Famous Mr. Henry Purcell. The Price of the Volume Sticht, 5s.

The whole Book of Psalms in 3 Parts, by Iohn Playford, as they are Sung in Churches: Printed for the use of several Masters in most Countries, who teach the same. The 2d. Edition in 8o. Price Bound 5s.

The Introduction to Musick, with Mr. Purcell's Addition, being the best Rules for Composition, Price bound 2s.

The New Treasury of Musick, in Fol. being the best Collection of Song-Books for this 20 Years last past. Price Bound 25s.

The 2d. Book of the Pleasant Musical Companion, being a Choice Collection of Catches in 3 and 4 Parts, to which is added several Songs for Two Voices, by Mr. Henry Purcell, and other Eminent Masters. Price Stitcht 2s.

INSTRUMENTAL.

Apollo's Banquet, the First and Second parts containing above 300 of the Choichest Tunes, with the plainest In∣structions for beginners. The First and Second Parts of the Division Violin. The First and Second Consorts of Mr. Tho Farmers, in 4 Parts. The Dancing Master, with the Tunes to each Dance, and Directions for each Coun∣try Dance, the 9th. Edition. The Sprightly Companion, for the French Hautboy being all the Foreign Marches. Price 6d.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Second Part of the Dancing Master, containing 24 New Country Dances never before Printed and sold by themselves Sticht 1s. or Bound with the first Part 3s.

The 2d. Book of the 2d. Vol. of Deliciae Musicae. A New Book for the Flute, being the plainest and easiest In∣structions for beginners with the newest and properest Tunes yet Printed.

By reason of the small Incouragement, and for the more Compleat Printing of that Excellent Master, Mr. Henry Purcell's Vocal Musick in 2 and 3 Parts, a longer time is given to Subscribers, hoping between this time and the 12th. of October next, to meet with great Incouragement; Subscriptions will be taken till then, and the Book may be delivered to all Ladies and Gentlemen at Michaelmass Term next. Proposals also by Madam Purcell for Printing the Instrumental Musick by her late Husband Mr. Henry Purcell, are to be had by Henry Playford at his Shop in the Temple-Change, Fleetstreet. A General Catalogue of all the Musick-Books sold at the said place will be speedi∣ly published in print.

A Pastorall on Mr. Purcell, by I. G. M. A. Price Sticht 6d.

The Parallel, an Essay on Friendship, Love and Mariage, by Sir H. S. Price Sticht 6d.

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