The summer's absence unconcerned we bear, Z337 (Purcell)
from Purcell: Odes, Vol. 5 - Welcome glorious morn (CDA66476)
1 Symphony [2'27]
2 The summer's absence unconcerned we bear [3'24]
3 And when late from your throne Heaven's call you attend [2'16]
4 Ah! had we, Sir, the power or art [2'31]
5 Happy while all her neighbours bled [1'32]
6 So happily still you your counsels employ [1'13]
7 These had by their ill usage drove [2'30]
8 But those no more shall dare repine [2'19]
18 minutes 12 seconds 8 tracks
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