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To Queen Elizabeth, who died March 24th, 1603, but whose spirit ever lives in Britain.

8.0 The Station Orchestra
Conductor, Warwick Braithwaite
Rose Myrtil (Mezzo-Soprano).
16th Century Traditional Airs.
Words from Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
Ophelia's Songs.
"How Should I Your True Love Know?"
"And Will He Not Come Again?"
"Good Morrow, 'Tis St. Valentine's Day".
"O Dear Life".

Contributors

Musicians:
The Station Orchestra
Conductor:
Warwick Braithwaite
Mezzo-Soprano:
Rose Myrtil
Music:
William Byrde
Poem:
Sir Philip Sidney

The Scene opens with a short concert before the Queen. When the concert is over, the Musicians retire and various Courtiers enter.
The Orchestra

Beatrice Eveline
Old English Ayres.

A Tavern Scene.
In which many famous Elizabethans take part.
Songs by Seymour Dossor (Tenor).
"Fine Knacks for Ladies".

Contributors

Cellist:
Beatrice Eveline
Tenor:
Seymour Dossor

5WA Cardiff

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