Songs from The Rivals

Central Missouri State University (2000), directed by Ian Borden

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There are three English songs from the 1700s referenced in the play, with short excerpts sung by the characters. To facilitate historically accurate renderings of these songs, I have collected the sheet music of the actual songs and provided them here for your convenience. If you use these materials in preparation for your production, I ask that you please inform me of when and where your production will take place
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"Go Gentle Gales" is song #5 from 12 Songs, Op. 4, by William Jackson (1730-1803). Tempo marking: Affetuoso (performed passionately, expressively. Not actually a tempo indication, but would likely be performed at a slower tempo).

"My Heart's My Own" is a song from Love in a Village, a 1763 comic opera by Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778). Tempo marking: Andante Allegro (fast walking tempo).

"When Absent from My Soul's Delight" is song #6 from 12 Songs, Op. 4, by William Jackson (1730-1803). Tempo marking: Andante (walking tempo).

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