Composition: Psalms and Hymns in Solemn Musick (Playford, John)

Title Psalms and Hymns in Solemn Musick
Alternative title Psalms & hymns in solemn musick of foure parts on the common tunes to the psalms in metre. ; Also Six Hymns for One Voice to the Organ ; ... six Divine Songs for One Voice to the Organ, Lute, or Viol.
Creators John Playford (composer) and George Herbert (librettist)
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Instrumentation 4 voices
4 voices and continuo
voice and continuo
mixed chorus and continuo
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First published 1671
Dedication William Sancroft, dean of St. Paul's
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Composition types Psalms, Hymns
Language English
Period Baroque
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