A Paraphrase upon the Psalms, set to New Tunes (Lawes, Henry)

Title A Paraphrase upon the Psalmes of David: by G[eorge] S[andys]: set to New Tunes for Private Devotion, and a thorough Base for Voice or Instrument. By Henry Lawes, one of the Gentlemen of His Majesties Chapell-Royall.
Creators Henry Lawes, composer
George Sandys, librettist
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Instrumentation voice and continuo
2 voices
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4 voices
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First published 1638
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Composition types Psalms
Language English
Period Baroque
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View Complete — Matthew Camidge

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Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View Complete — London: n.p. [at the Bell in St. Pauls Church-yard] 1638 Complete Book
View Complete — London: O. D. 1648 Complete Book
View Complete — London: W. Godbid — Complete Book
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by Matthew Camidge
London: W. Blanchard 1789 Complete Score

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