The Triumphs of Oriana

The King's Singers continue with this outstanding collection of madrigals from 23 composers including Thomas Morley, John Bennet, Michael Cavendish and Thomas Weelkes.

A collection of 25 madrigals from 23 different composers - from the famous to the obscure - make up this Elizabethan curiosity, published in 1601 by Thomas Morley. A musical dedication to Queen Elizabeth I, The Triumphs of Oriana displays the talents of English songwriters, long overshadowed by their European counterparts, conjuring up an image of an idealised and mythical England of old. 

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Hence, stars, too dim of light
 
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With angel's face and brightness
 
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Lightly she whipped o?er the dales
 
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Long live fair Oriana
 
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All creatures now are merry-minded
 
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Fair Oriana, beauty's queen
 
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The nymphs and shepherds danced
 
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Calm was the air and clear the sky
 
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Thus Bonny-boots the birthday celebrated
 
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Sing, shepherds all, and in your roundelays
 
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The fauns and satyrs tripping
 
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Come, gentle swains
 
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With wreaths of rose and laurel
 
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Arise, awake, awake
 
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Fair nymphs I heard one telling
 
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The lady Oriana
 
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Hark! Did ye ever hear so sweet a singing?
 
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As Vesta was from Latmos hill descending
 
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Fair Orion, in the morn
 
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Round about her charret
 
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Bright Phoebus greets most clearly
 
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Fair Oriana, seeming to wink at folly
 
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Fair Cytherea presents her doves
 
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Hard by a crystal fountain
 
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Come, blessed Byrd
 
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