William Boyce, Solomon [serenata, part 11]

Scope and Content

"One of the Songs of Solomon, set by Mr: Boyce." Incipit: "Fair and comely is my love". The bass is figured. William Boyce's serenata, to a text by Edward Moore, was composed in the spring of 1742.

Key: G

Tempo: 2/4 (Vivace)

Medium: S, bc