Why, Why Are All the Muses Mute?, Z.343

Welcome Song, 1685. Being the First Song Performed to King James II.

Henry Purcell · 1659 – 1695

Form

Songs, Vv ch str bc, En

Instrumentation

2 sopranos, Alto, Tenor, 2 basses (solo); mixed chorus (SSATB), Strings, Continuo

Year composed

1685

Era

Baroque