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Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 • Dido's Lament

Classical/Opera • 1689 • Lyricist: Nahum Tate • Alternative Title: Dido and Æneas
 
 
   
 

For voice and piano

Title by uploader: Dido and Aeneas. When I am Laid in Earth (Arrangement for Voice and Piano), Z.626


1.45 USD

Seller PlaceArt
PDF, 152.1 Kb ID: SM-000018426 Upload date: 17 Apr 2010
Instrumentation
Piano, Voice
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
G minor
Arranger
William Hayman Cummings
Publisher
PlaceArt
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
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For bassoon and piano

Title by uploader: When I am laid in earth arranged for Bassoon and Piano


3.50 USD

Seller Andrew Moore
PDF, 169.3 Kb ID: SM-000074038 Upload date: 08 Aug 2011
Instrumentation
Piano, Bassoon
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Solo part
Key
G minor
Arranger
Andrew Moore
Publisher
Andrew Moore
Genre
Classical/Arrangement
This plaintive song comes from Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. Its simple and profound melody gives plenty of expressive scope in this arrangement for bassoon & piano. The piano and bassoon parts comprise a total of 4 pages.
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Full accordion solo

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - Full Accordion Solo, Z.626


2.50 USD

Seller Derek Sheldon
PDF, 272.4 Kb ID: SM-000207257 Upload date: 10 Jun 2014
Instrumentation
Accordion
Scored for
Solo
Type of score
For a single performer
Key
G minor
Arranger
Derek Sheldon
Publisher
Derek Sheldon
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3'0
Year of composition
1688
Genre
Classical/Aria
Purcell's masterpiece transcribed for solo accordion. The deep bass notes in the left hand repeat the same falling ground bass line throughout, whilst in the right hand the plaintive melody is heard singing over the top of harmonising chords. The music is complete with Purcell's beautiful ten bars of falling chromatic melodies at the very end.
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For alto and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament – arranged for alto and guitar


10.00 USD

PDF, 219.0 Kb ID: SM-000068987 Upload date: 01 Jun 2011
Instrumentation
Acoustic guitar, Contralto, Countertenor, Classical guitar
Type of score
Score for two performers
Key
D minor
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
Genre
Classical/Aria
Dido's lament from Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell arranged for alto voice and classical guitar
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For alto flute and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for alto flute and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 254.7 Kb ID: SM-000346729 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Alto Flute, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
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For clarinet and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament – arranged for clarinet and guitar


6.00 USD

PDF, 213.7 Kb ID: SM-000085831 Upload date: 13 Jan 2012
Instrumentation
Clarinet, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Easy
Year of composition
2010
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for clarinet and guitar.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert, but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
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For alto recorder and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for alto recorder and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 255.8 Kb ID: SM-000346730 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Classical guitar, Alto Recorder
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
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For alto saxophone and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for alto saxophone and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 254.6 Kb ID: SM-000346731 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
  • Comments

For horn and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for horn and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 253.3 Kb ID: SM-000346732 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Horn, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
  • Comments

For violin and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for violin and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 255.7 Kb ID: SM-000346734 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Violin, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
  • Comments

For viola and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for viola and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 253.6 Kb ID: SM-000346733 Upload date: 29 Jan 2019
Instrumentation
Viola, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2019
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of the famous Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas.
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert,
but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contains score and parts

The words in the original are:
(recitativo)
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

(lament)
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create no trouble,
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate,
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
  • Comments

For guitar

Title by uploader: When I Am Laid In Earth

Read license
3.00 USD

PDF, 192.9 Kb ID: SM-000379875 Upload date: 27 Jan 2020
Instrumentation
Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Classical guitar
Scored for
Solo
Type of score
For a single performer
Arranger
Othmar Endelweber
Publisher
Othmar Endelweber
Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
2'25
Genre
Jazz/Instrumental
  • Comments

For voice, strings and basso continuo

Title by uploader: Dido and Aeneas. Dido's Lament, Z.626


1.45 USD

Seller PlaceArt
PDF, 193.0 Kb ID: SM-000078541 Upload date: 23 Sep 2011
Instrumentation
Harpsichord, Violin, Viola, Soprano, Mezzo-soprano
Scored for
Solo
Type of score
Full score
Key
G minor
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
  • Comments

For soprano and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for soprano and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 216.3 Kb ID: SM-000226250 Upload date: 21 May 2015
Instrumentation
Soprano, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers
Key
G minor
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3'30
Year of composition
2015
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert, but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
  • Comments

For cor anglais and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for cor anglais and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 213.5 Kb ID: SM-000226251 Upload date: 21 May 2015
Instrumentation
Cor anglais, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3'30
Year of composition
2015
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert, but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
  • Comments

For flute and guitar

Title by uploader: Dido's Lament - When I am laid in earth - arranged for flute and guitar


8.00 USD

PDF, 214.7 Kb ID: SM-000226252 Upload date: 21 May 2015
Instrumentation
Flute, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Score for two performers
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3'30
Year of composition
2015
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
The recitativo at the beginning is included for the sake of completeness, for a concert, but it can be omitted if the circumstances require it - eg if the music is to be performed at a funeral.
The audio sample is an electronic preview.
  • Comments

For voice and piano

Title by uploader: When I Am Laid In Earth from 'Dido and Aeneas'


1.50 USD

Seller S.N.N.
PDF, 416.7 Kb ID: SM-000372564 Upload date: 01 Oct 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Soprano
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
G minor
Publisher
S.N.N.
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
1683
  • Comments

For oboe and string orchestra, score and parts

Title by uploader: Pursell - Dido's Lament - Oboe and String Orchestra, score and parts

Read license
11.95 USD

Seller Peter Petrof
PDF, 352.0 Kb ID: SM-000347056 Upload date: 07 Feb 2019
Instrumentation
Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass
Scored for
String orchestra
Type of score
Full score, Parts, Solo part
Key
G minor
Movement(s)
1 to 1 from 1
Arranger
Peter Petrof
Publisher
Peter Petrof
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4'20
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
  • Comments

For piano (high quality sheet music)

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 2 pages, ID: SM-000092123
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Arranger
Stephen Duro
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

For piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 5 pages, ID: SM-000104381
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano, Voice
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

Version for easy piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 3 pages, ID: SM-000107048
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Difficulty
Easy
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

Version for easy piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 2 pages, ID: SM-000122159
3.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Difficulty
Easy
Genre
Classical
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For piano (high quality sheet music)

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 3 pages, ID: SM-000156752
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

For voice and piano

Title by uploader: When I am laid in earth from 'Dido and Aeneas'


1.55 USD

Seller S.N.N.
PDF, 616.5 Kb ID: SM-000188350 Upload date: 15 Jul 2013
Instrumentation
Piano, Mezzo-soprano
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
G minor
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
  • Comments

For voice and piano (high quality sheet music)

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 4 pages, ID: SM-000104383
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano, Voice
Language
English
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

For piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 3 pages, ID: SM-000273943
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

Low edition, baroque edition

Title by uploader: When I am laid in earth (low edition, baroque edition)


1.00 USD

PDF, 283.9 Kb ID: SM-000510666 Upload date: 27 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Soprano
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
F sharp minor
Language
English
  • Comments

Original key

Title by uploader: When I am laid in earth (original key)


1.00 USD

PDF, 281.1 Kb ID: SM-000510665 Upload date: 27 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Soprano
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
G minor
Language
English
  • Comments

For voice and piano

Title by uploader: Thy hand, Belinda! darkness shades me... D'idos lament from the opera 'Dido and Aeneas'


4.59 USD

Seller S.N.N.
ZIP, 3.23 Mb ID: SM-000523676 Upload date: 02 May 2021
Instrumentation
Piano, Soprano
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Key
G minor
Publisher
S.N.N.
Language
English
Difficulty
Advanced
  • Comments

For voice and piano

Title by uploader: Purcell - When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament)


3.99 USD

Seller Weiwu Hua
PDF, 1.05 Mb ID: SM-000534038 Upload date: 24 Feb 2022
Instrumentation
Piano, Voice
Type of score
Piano-vocal score
Difficulty
Medium
Genre
Classical/Vocal music
This product is a digital sheet music in PDF format. The music was composed by Henry Purcell (Henry Purcell ), for Voice and Piano.
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For piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 3 pages, ID: SM-000592327
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Genre
Classical
  • Comments

For piano

Printable sheet music file, 1 copy • 3 pages, ID: SM-000597253
4.99
 
USD
Instrumentation
Piano
Genre
Classical
  • Comments
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
 
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