Ode, Z 343: "Why, why are all the Muses mute?"

Creators (1)

Composer

1. Henry Purcell baroque composer

Related Works (9)

Parts

1. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": I. Aria (Tenor) - Chorus - Symphony "Why, why are all the Muses mute?"
2. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": II. Aria (Tenor) - Chorus "When should each soul exalted be"
3. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": III. Aria (Alto) - Ritornello "Britain, thou now art great"
4. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": IV. Trio (Alto, Tenor, Bass) - Chorus "Look up, and to our Isle returning see"
5. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": V. Aria (Bass) - Duet (Sopranos I-II) "Accurs'd rebellion reared his head"
6. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": VI. Ritornello - Duet (High Tenor, Bass) "Caesar for milder virtues honour'd more"
7. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": VII. Aria (Tenor) - Chorus "The many-headed beast is quelled at home"
8. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": VIII. Duet (Basses I-II) "In the equal balance laid"
9. Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": IX. Aria (Tenor) - Ritornello - Chorus "O how blest is the Isle to which Caesar is given"

Recordings (2)

1. Why, why are all the Muses mute? Z343 23:52 by Tragicomedia (18 May 2009)
2. Why are all the Muses mute : So Jove, scarce settled in his sky 1:05 partial by Henry Purcell (26 Feb 2021)