Composer

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Henry Purcell

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Incidental Music

Compose Date

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1690

Average_duration

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15:43

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Sir Anthony Love, or, the Rambling Lady, Z. 588 is a semi-opera composed by Henry Purcell in 1691. It premiered on February 16, 1691, at the Theatre Royal in London. The semi-opera consists of a prologue and three acts, with a total of 34 musical numbers. The prologue sets the scene for the semi-opera, introducing the characters and the plot. The story revolves around Sir Anthony Love, a wealthy and eccentric gentleman who is in love with a woman known as the Rambling Lady. The Rambling Lady is a mysterious figure who travels the countryside, entertaining people with her songs and stories. The first act begins with Sir Anthony Love's attempts to win the Rambling Lady's heart. He sends his servant, Tom, to find her and bring her to his estate. Meanwhile, a group of travelers arrives at the estate, including a young woman named Lucy who is in love with Sir Anthony Love's nephew, Jack. The act ends with a masque, featuring music and dance. The second act focuses on the Rambling Lady's arrival at the estate. She is initially hesitant to stay, but Sir Anthony Love convinces her to remain by promising to fulfill her every wish. The act also features a subplot involving Lucy and Jack, who are trying to find a way to be together despite the objections of Lucy's father. The third act features a series of comic misunderstandings and mistaken identities. Sir Anthony Love's attempts to woo the Rambling Lady are complicated by the arrival of a group of gypsies, who are mistaken for the Rambling Lady's entourage. The act ends with a grand finale, featuring a chorus and a dance. The music of Sir Anthony Love, or, the Rambling Lady, Z. 588 is typical of Purcell's semi-operas, featuring a mix of vocal and instrumental music. The score includes a variety of musical styles, including songs, arias, duets, and choruses. The music is characterized by its lively rhythms, catchy melodies, and colorful orchestration. Overall, Sir Anthony Love, or, the Rambling Lady, Z. 588 is a charming and entertaining semi-opera that showcases Purcell's skill as a composer. Its lively music and comic plot make it a popular work in the Baroque repertoire.

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