possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)
O that the learned Poets of our time
Language: English
O that the learned Poets of this time, Who in a Love-sick line so well can speak, Would not consume good Wit, But with deep care some better subject find. For if their Music please in earthly things, How would it sound if strung with heavenly strings?
Text Authorship:
- possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619), first published 1612
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), "O that the learned Poets of our time", published 1612 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 2, Verified with The First Sett of Madrigals and Mottets of 5. parts: apt for Viols and Voyces by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Snodham, London 1612. [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2025-10-25
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