Harmonia Sacra

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This collection of six anthems for various combinations of voices employs a figured continuo accompaniment. Instrumental interludes labeled "symphonies" can also be found interspersed among the choral selections. Though the music cites no particular scriptural passages, the text seems inspired by - if not directly derived from - the Bible.

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1 score (34 p.); 30 cm.

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Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 1730~.

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  • Main Title: Harmonia Sacra
  • Added Title: or Select Anthems in Scores for one, two,and three Voices Compos'd by the late Mr. Henry Purcell

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This collection of six anthems for various combinations of voices employs a figured continuo accompaniment. Instrumental interludes labeled "symphonies" can also be found interspersed among the choral selections. Though the music cites no particular scriptural passages, the text seems inspired by - if not directly derived from - the Bible.

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1 score (34 p.); 30 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: Purceli-Hermonia-Sacra
  • RISM No.: RISM A/I, P 5811
  • Call Number: M2112.P87 H26 1730
  • UNT Catalog No.: 1323807 | View in Discover
  • OCLC: 21090623
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc463632

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Virtual Music Rare Book Room

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  • 1730~

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  • Dec. 11, 2014, 12:57 p.m.

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  • June 10, 2016, 11:08 a.m.

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Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Harmonia Sacra, score, 1730~; London. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463632/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Music Library.

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