King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 18. Prelude (before Act III, 19. “What ho! Thou genius of this isle”)
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Annotation
Osmond strikes the ground with his wand, the scene changes to a prospect of winter in frozen countries.
Cupid descends.
(in this Act, there are three Preludes: this is the first one, which comes before Act III, 19; then there is a second (unnumbered) that comes before Act III, 20; and the third which is Act III, 24. Prelude.
Relationships
| composer: | Henry Purcell |
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| part of: | King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III (order: 1) |
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| is the basis for: | Chasing Sheep Is Best Left to Shepherds |