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When first my shepherdess and I, Z431
composer
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
The Theatre of Music IV, 1687
author of text
Anonymous

Copyright holder as reported by MCPS: Public Domain

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Cover of 'Purcell: Secular solo songs, Vol. 2' (CDA66720)
Purcell: Secular solo songs, Vol. 2
The King's Consort
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Cover of 'Purcell: The complete secular solo songs' (CDS44161/3)
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Charles Daniels (tenor), The King's Consort
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When first my shepherdess and I, Z431
This song was published in 1687 in the fourth book of The Theatre of Music. The story is that of a two-timing shepherdess who professes her undying devotion to Damon (utilizing the oft-used double entendre on ‘die’) but all too soon meets another stock pastoral figure, Myrtillo. Despite her protests, Damon realizes that she is two-timing him. The poet adds a wicked final comment!

from notes by Robert King © 2003

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