January 5 - Henry Lawes (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Henry Lawes (bapt. 5 January 1596 – 21 October 1662) was the leading English songwriter of the mid-17th century.

[For last year's thoughts on Wieland Wagner and Friedrich Blume click here.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oohs and Aahs

Oh ring the bells and lend applause!

And sing this day of Henry Lawes!

Although I fear you won’t because

You’re not aware of who he was.

Then, read my verse, reflect, and pause,

Before forgetting Henry Lawes.

 

 

 

 

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