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'''"Greensleeves"''' is a traditional [[England|English]] [[folk song]], often erroneously attributed to [[Henry VIII]]. The song's true author is unknown. | '''"Greensleeves"''' is a traditional [[England|English]] [[folk song]], often erroneously attributed to [[Henry VIII]]. The song's true author is unknown. | ||
| − | ''Greensleesves'' is one of the most well-known tunes of all time. Originally a [[Tudor Dynasty|Tudor]] song, first known as a [[lute song]], it has survived numerous versions and arrangements from simple voice and instrument settings, solo instruments {lute, guitar, piano, flute, harp and many others | + | ''Greensleesves'' is one of the most well-known tunes of all time. Originally a [[Tudor Dynasty|Tudor]] song, first known as a [[lute song]], it has survived numerous versions and arrangements from simple voice and instrument settings, solo instruments {lute, guitar, piano, flute, harp and many others) and ensemble arrangements, from [[consort]] groups to a full symphonic [[fantasia]]. There are choral arrangements. It has survived an appearance in an [[opera]] and the tune appeared - with appropriately different words - as a [[carol]] (''What Child is This''). |
Its importance can be gauged by the fact that the Naxos Music Library site contains 393 CDs containing ''Greensleeves''. | Its importance can be gauged by the fact that the Naxos Music Library site contains 393 CDs containing ''Greensleeves''. | ||
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"Greensleeves" is a traditional English folk song, often erroneously attributed to Henry VIII. The song's true author is unknown.
Greensleesves is one of the most well-known tunes of all time. Originally a Tudor song, first known as a lute song, it has survived numerous versions and arrangements from simple voice and instrument settings, solo instruments {lute, guitar, piano, flute, harp and many others) and ensemble arrangements, from consort groups to a full symphonic fantasia. There are choral arrangements. It has survived an appearance in an opera and the tune appeared - with appropriately different words - as a carol (What Child is This).
Its importance can be gauged by the fact that the Naxos Music Library site contains 393 CDs containing Greensleeves.