“The silver Swan, who, living, had no Note, when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat. Leaning her breast upon the reedy shore, thus sang her first and last, and sang no more: 'Farewell, all joys! O Death, come close mine eyes! More Geese than Swans now live, more Fools than Wise.'”
Quote by Orlando Gibbons
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Orlando Gibbons
Orlando Gibbons was an English composer renowned for his works from the Baroque period. Born on December 25, 1583, and died on June 5, 1625, Gibbons' musical compositions spanned both religious and secular genres, and his works have had a profound impact on subsequent composers. more
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