Texts by H. Carey set in Art Songs and Choral Works

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Henry Carey (1687? - 1743)

(Also see this author's vocal compositions.)

Texts set in art song or choral works (not necessarily comprehensive):

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Special notes: All titles and first lines are included in this index, including those used by composers.
Titles used by the text author appear in boldface. First lines appear in italics.
A language code in a blue rectangle like ENG indicates that a translation to that language is available.
A grey rectangle like FRE indicates a particular translation (usually one set to music) exists but isn't yet available.

Advice to a Friend in Love (Prithee, Billy) - I. Holst
As saunt'ring I rang'd in the park all alone - I. Holst (The Beau's Lamentation for the Loss of Farrinelli)
Das Bäschen in unserm Sträßchen (Von allen Mädchen glatt und schön) (Text: Anonymous after Henry Carey)
God save our Lord the King! - L. Beethoven
God Save the King (God save our Lord the King!) - L. Beethoven
Justification for Loving (Saw you the nymph whom I adore?) - I. Holst
Of all the girls that are so smart GER - L. Beethoven, B. Britten, H. Carey, J. Weiss (Sally in our Alley)
Polly’s birthday ('Tis wond'rous hard) - I. Holst
Prithee, Billy - I. Holst (Advice to a Friend in Love)
Sally in our alley (Of all the girls that are so smart) - L. Beethoven, B. Britten, H. Carey, J. Weiss GER
Saw you the nymph whom I adore? - I. Holst (Justification for Loving)
The Beau's Lamentation for the Loss of Farrinelli (As saunt'ring I rang'd in the park all alone)
The beau’s lament for the loss of Farinelli (As saunt'ring I rang'd in the park all alone) - I. Holst
'Tis wond'rous hard - I. Holst (Polly’s birthday)
Von allen Mädchen glatt und schön (Text: Anonymous after Henry Carey) (Das Bäschen in unserm Sträßchen) -
Wine () - J. Jeffreys [x]

Last update: 2023-05-10 21:05:25