“Strike the Viol“ Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)

Strike the Viol from Come Ye Sons of Art Away by Hdenry Purcell. Barnaby Smith - Countertenor. From A Purcell Collection. VOCES8 and Les Inventions. Come Ye Sons of Art, , also known as Ode for Queen Mary’s birthday, is a musical ode written by Henry Purcell in 1694 in honor of the birthday of Queen Mary II of England. The text is often attributed to Nahum Tate. Strike the Viol, touch the Lute; Wake the Harp, inspire the Flute Strike the Viol, touch the Lute; Wake the Harp, inspire the Flute: Sing your Patronesse’s Praise, Sing, in cheerful and harmonious Lays.