The first music published by a woman in England, Mary Dering's three ayres appeared in her tutor, Henry Lawes's The Second Book of Ayres, and Dialogues, in 1655.
1) When first I saw fair Doris eyes
2) And is this all? what one poor kisse?
3) A false designe to be cruell: In vaine, faire Cloris, you deigne
Scoring: High voice, continuo (theorbo, lute, harpsichord or viol)
Contents: Full score, organ continuo realisation.
Total pages: 12
File size: 9.7 MB
Work duration: 6'
Catalogue number: CK0087
ISMN: 9790708170860
Mary Dering - Three Ayres. Digital Download.
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