Thomas Arne United Kingdom

Biography

Thomas Augustine Arne (March 12, 1710 – March 5, 1778) was an English baroque composer, best known for the popular patriotic song, “Rule, Britannia!”, which is still frequently sung, notably at the Last Night of the Proms, and his musical settings of songs from the plays of William Shakespeare. Arne was born in the Covent Garden area of London, to a family that had prospered in the upholstery business. He was educated at Eton College, and was interested in music from his earliest youth.

Popular Songs

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  School of Anacreon: Recitative: "The festive board," Aria: "Tell not me the Joys"

  Solo Cantatas

  78 BPM
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  Lydia: Recitative: "No, let him Triumph," Aria: "Wander Lydia, so will I."

  Solo Cantatas

  110 BPM
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  Bacchus and Ariadne: Aria: "Learn hence ye fond Maidens who droop and who pine."

  Solo Cantatas

  93 BPM
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  Alfred: Act I. Air "The shepherd's plain life" (Emma) - Duet "Then let us the snare of ambition beware" (Emma, Corin)

  The Masque of Alfred

  90 BPM
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  Alfred: Act II. Air "Though storms awhile the sun obscure" (Alfred)

  The Masque of Alfred

  98 BPM

Discography

Solo Cantatas

2006

The Masque of Alfred

2000

BBC Music, Volume 5, Number 10: Alfred [excerpts]

1997

The Six Organ Concertos

1988