possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)
Dainty fine Bird, that art incaged there
Language: English
Dainty fine Bird, that art incaged there, Alas, how like thine and my fortunes are? Both prisoners be, and both singing thus, Strive to please her that hath imprisoned us. Only thus we differ thou and I, Thou liv'st singing, but I sing and die.
Text Authorship:
- possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)
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), "Dainty fine Bird, that art incaged there", published 1612 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 9, 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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