From scourging rebellion
HWV 2289
English song with basso continuo and choir.
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Solo voice
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Composition place |
Date |
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Tenor 1st singer: Thomas Lowe |
London: Vauxhall Gardens |
15 May 1746 |
Text : John Lockman (1698-1771)
Text :
From scourging rebellion and baffling proud France,
crowned with laurels, behold British William advance:
his triumph to grace and distinguish the day,
the sun brighter shines and all Nature looks gay.
CHOIR:
Your glasses charge high, ‘tis in brave William praise’
To his glory your voices and instruments raise.
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Records:
1. SOMM 226 (2001) “The occasional song”
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Notes: |
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Classictoday quotes 9 the CD Musica (12/04) quotes 4/5 the CD Similar to aria VOLATE AMORI from Ariodante. Composed to celebrate the Duke of Cumberland’s defeat of the Jacobites forces at Culloden on 16 April, 1746 |