Edward German: Orpheus With His Lute Ssa/Piano: SSA: Vocal Work

English composer Edward German was Musical Director of The Globe Theatre in London in 1888 when his incidental music brought his work to the attention of the public. He earned applause for his comic opera his serious works and his incidental music of which Orpheus With His Lute is a fine example.It was composed for a production of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII and employs a lilting 3/8 melody to effectively convey the magical power of Orpheus’s music.

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