Anonymous ( ? - ? ). On some days there are few musicians of any prominence celebrating their birthdays. Last year I took advantage of this fact to feature "Anonymous." This seems like a nice tradition to continue.
[For last year's series of limericks on Anonymous and Anonymous IV click here.]
No One Knows
Though the survey was unscientific,
We found that Anon was prolific.
We tried for a while
To determine their style,
But couldn't be very specific.
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Domenico Corri (4 October 1746 – 22 May 1825) was an Italian composer, impresario, music publisher, and voice teacher, principally after in England.
Mixed Messages
“In 1812, Corri organised a concert [and] put together quite a contrasting program as the evening's entertainment: [Pergolesi’s] Stabat Mater combined with a Ball.” -- Wikipedia
When performing a work that was meant
For the solemn observance of Lent,
Perhaps it were best
If the evening progressed
Without waltzes to end the event.
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