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John Dryden 'A Song for St. Cecilia's Day, 1687
A Song for St. Cecilia's Day, 1687 by John Dryden ( video portrait ) Produced and copy...
published: 23 May 2008
Author: JustAudio2008
John Dryden 'A Song for St. Cecilia's Day, 1687
A Song for St. Cecilia's Day, 1687 by John Dryden ( video portrait ) Produced and copyright Robert Nichol 1987read by Jan Francis recorded at Robert Nichol AudioProductions London rnaudioproductions for www.ipodity.com www.allcast.co.uk FROM harmony, from heavenly harmony, This universal frame began: When nature underneath a heap Of jarring atoms lay, And could not heave her head, The tuneful voice was heard from high, 'Arise, ye more than dead!' Then cold, and hot, and moist, and dry, In order to their stations leap, And Music's power obey. From harmony, from heavenly harmony, This universal frame began: From harmony to harmony Through all the compass of the notes it ran, The diapason closing full in Man. What passion cannot Music raise and quell? When Jubal struck the chorded shell, His listening brethren stood around, And, wondering, on their faces fell To worship that celestial sound: Less than a God they thought there could not dwell Within the hollow of that shell, That spoke so sweetly, and so well. What passion cannot Music raise and quell? The trumpet's loud clangour Excites us to arms, With shrill notes of anger, And mortal alarms. The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries Hark! the foes come; Charge, charge, 'tis too late to retreat! The soft complaining flute, In dying notes, discovers The woes of hopeless lovers, Whose dirge is whisper'd by the warbling lute. Sharp violins proclaim Their jealous pangs and desperation, Fury, frantic <b>...</b>
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Hidden Flame by John Dryden
This touching little poem by Dryden is presumably another manifestation of 'the love t...
published: 11 Oct 2007
Author: brychar66
Hidden Flame by John Dryden
This touching little poem by Dryden is presumably another manifestation of 'the love that dare not speak its name.' I have no idea of the circumstances nor who the unnamed loved one was. Anyone have any ideas on this? The music is Vivaldi's Dresden Concerto in A.
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Shadwell - John Dryden
A great satirical poet, John Dryden, lashes out vehemently against a fellow-poet, Thomas S...
published: 08 Jan 2008
Author: samuelgodfreygeorge
Shadwell - John Dryden
A great satirical poet, John Dryden, lashes out vehemently against a fellow-poet, Thomas Shadwell, producing the most savage of caricatures. Extracted from "Mac Flecknoe", this portrait of Shadwell came to my attention as a student at college, and from that moment became utterly delightful to my ears. And now, years later, in a frenzied act of reading poetry, this little act will have to be included.
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John Dryden "Beneath A Myrtle Shade" Poem animation
Heres a virtual movie of the English poet John Dryden reading his poem "Beneath A Myr...
published: 31 Mar 2012
Author: poetryreincarnations
John Dryden "Beneath A Myrtle Shade" Poem animation
Heres a virtual movie of the English poet John Dryden reading his poem "Beneath A Myrtle Shade" from his "Almanzor and Almahide" or The Conquest of Granada is a Restoration era stage play, a two-part tragedy written by John Dryden that was first acted in 1670 and 1671 and published in 1672. It is notable both as a defining example of the "heroic drama" pioneered by Dryden, and as the subject of later satire. The plot deals with the Spanish conquest of Granada in 1492 and the fall of Muhammad XII of Granada, the last Islamic ruler on the Iberian Peninsula. John Dryden (9 August 1631 -- 1 May 1700) was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Walter Scott called him "Glorious John."[1] He was made Poet Laureate in 1667. Kind Regards Jim Clark All rights are reserved on this video recording copyright Jim Clark 2012
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John Dryden - Shadwell
One poet attacks another - John Dryden's vicious attack on Thomas Shadwell is read by ...
published: 21 Apr 2010
Author: samuelgodfreygeorge
John Dryden - Shadwell
One poet attacks another - John Dryden's vicious attack on Thomas Shadwell is read by Samuel Godfrey George All human things are subject to decay, And when fate summons, monarchs must obey. This Flecknoe found, who, like Augustus, young Was call'd to empire, and had govern'd long; In prose and verse, was own'd, without dispute, Through all the realms of Nonsense, absolute. This aged prince, now flourishing in peace, And blest with issue of a large increase; Worn out with business, did at length debate To settle the succession of the state: 10 And, pondering which of all his sons was fit To reign, and wage immortal war with wit, Cried, 'Tis resolved; for nature pleads, that he Should only rule, who most resembles me. Shadwell alone my perfect image bears, Mature in dulness from his tender years: Shadwell alone, of all my sons, is he Who stands confirm'd in full stupidity. The rest to some faint meaning make pretence, But Shadwell never deviates into sense. 20 Some beams of wit on other souls may fall, Strike through, and make a lucid interval; But Shadwell's genuine night admits no ray, His rising fogs prevail upon the day. Besides, his goodly fabric fills the eye, And seems design'd for thoughtless majesty: Thoughtless as monarch oaks, that shade the plain, And, spread in solemn state, supinely reign. Heywood and Shirley[140] were but types of thee, Thou last great prophet of tautology. 30 Even I, a dunce of more renown than they, Was sent before but to prepare thy way <b>...</b>
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Trooper Interview | John Dryden
John Dryden Interview from Trooper musiclegends.ca Interviewed by Jason Saulnier November ...
published: 05 Feb 2011
Author: gtmo
Trooper Interview | John Dryden
John Dryden Interview from Trooper musiclegends.ca Interviewed by Jason Saulnier November 18, 2008 John Dryden talks about Trooper's 1989 release The Last of the Gypsies John Dryden talks about playing bass with such groups as Toronto, Lee Aaron & Headpins. http The Last of the Gypsies was released in 1989 on the band's self-owned Great Pacific Records label and distributed by Warner Music Canada. This was Trooper's first studio album in six years, and was certified Canadian Gold. It contained the hits "Boy With the Beat", and "The Best Way (to Hold A Man)".
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John Dryden On the Death of Lord Hastings
Henry Lord Hastings, son to Ferdinand Earl of Huntingdon, died in his 20th year in 1649, o...
published: 02 Jan 2008
Author: brychar66
John Dryden On the Death of Lord Hastings
Henry Lord Hastings, son to Ferdinand Earl of Huntingdon, died in his 20th year in 1649, of the smallpox, just a day before he was due to be married to Elizabeth Mayerne. This poem, 'On the Death of Lod Hastings' was published with a number of other laments in a collected volume 'Lachrymae Musarum' and is Dryden's first published poem. He sometimes forces us to pronounce words in other than the usual way to fit the metre, and some have censured this; but it is par for the course in English poetry and I see nothing to complain of in this. The music is Corelli's Concerto Grosso in F Op 619.
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John Dryden - Hidden Flame
Paul Scofield reads John Dryden's Hidden Flame Hidden Flame by John Dryden (1631-1700)...
published: 04 Jun 2012
Author: poetictouch2012
John Dryden - Hidden Flame
Paul Scofield reads John Dryden's Hidden Flame Hidden Flame by John Dryden (1631-1700) I feed a flame within, which so torments me That it both pains my heart, and yet contents me: 'Tis such a pleasing smart, and I so love it, That I had rather die than once remove it. Yet he, for whom I grieve, shall never know it; My tongue does not betray, nor my eyes show it. Not a sigh, not a tear, my pain discloses, But they fall silently, like dew on roses. Thus, to prevent my Love from being cruel, My heart's the sacrifice, as 'tis the fuel; And while I suffer this to give him quiet, My faith rewards my love, though he deny it. On his eyes will I gaze, and there delight me; Where I conceal my love no frown can fright me. To be more happy I dare not aspire, Nor can I fall more low, mounting no higher.
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John Dryden: To the Memory of Mr Oldham
This recording was made at the request of a friend in Australia. To the Memory of Mr Oldha...
published: 30 Apr 2008
Author: brychar66
John Dryden: To the Memory of Mr Oldham
This recording was made at the request of a friend in Australia. To the Memory of Mr Oldham John Dryden Farewell, too little, and too lately known, Whom I began to think and call my own: For sure our souls were near allied, and thine Cast in the same poetic mold with mine. One common note on either lyre did strike, And knaves and fools we both abhorred alike. To the same goal did both our studies drive; The last set out the soonest did arrive. Thus Nisus fell upon the slippery place, While his young friend performed and won the race. O early ripe! to thy abundant store What could advancing age have added more? It might (what nature never gives the young) Have taught the numbers of thy native tongue. But satire needs not those, and wit will shine Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line: A noble error, and but seldom made, When poets are by too much force betrayed. Thy generous fruits, though gathered ere their prime, Still showed a quickness, and maturing time But mellows what we write to the dull sweets of rhyme. Once more, hail and farewell; farewell, thou young, But ah too short, Marcellus of our tongue; Thy brows with ivy, and with laurels bound; But fate and gloomy night encompass thee around.
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"All, All of a Piece," by John Dryden
poem--from English Lyric Poems, ed. C. Day Lewis (Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1961) image of ...
published: 14 Jun 2011
Author: langstonify
"All, All of a Piece," by John Dryden
poem--from English Lyric Poems, ed. C. Day Lewis (Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1961) image of blur from lostandtaken.com, image of Dryden from wikipedia commons
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Hidden Flame by John Dryden
A reading of Hidden Flame, a poem by John Dryden...
published: 09 Jul 2009
Author: angryfish38
Hidden Flame by John Dryden
A reading of Hidden Flame, a poem by John Dryden
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BBC radio drama 4 Tokyo 2008
Watch John Dryden's unique style of recording documentary style radio dramas on locati...
published: 28 Jul 2008
Author: dagmusic
BBC radio drama 4 Tokyo 2008
Watch John Dryden's unique style of recording documentary style radio dramas on location outside Dagmusic, Roppongi with actors Michael Naishtut as Alex and Rachel Ferguson as the Inspector
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'Happy the Man' by John Dryden, as read by Mishal Husain
The London 2012 Olympic Games is about more than just sport, it is about incredible people...
published: 02 Aug 2012
Author: winningwordspoetry
'Happy the Man' by John Dryden, as read by Mishal Husain
The London 2012 Olympic Games is about more than just sport, it is about incredible people performing inspiring feats and striving to be the best that they can be. Winning Words is a UK-wide public art project that seeks to highlight the links between poetry and sport, and the ways in which we feel that the Olympic values are represented in some of the world's most inspiring poems We have teamed up with the BBC to produce a new series of poetry films starring eight of the BBC's London 2012 Olympic Games presenters. Matt Baker, Clare Balding, Mark Foster, Chris Hollins, Mishal Husain, Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis, and Sian Williams all read one their favourite poems against the backdrop of the summer sports day of Jubilee, Richard Atkins, and St Jude's Primary schools in Lambeth, London. Listen to these inspiring poems and watch the next generation of athletes enjoying themselves on sports day! 'Happy the Man' by John Dryden © Read the full poem here: www.winningwordspoetry.com Get involved: www.winningwordspoetry.com Get in touch: Facebook - tinyurl.com Twitter - twitter.com Special thanks to Yodo Creative: yodocreative.com
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"Sylvia the Fair" by John Dryden (poetry reading)
A swain is a beau or a suitor. Trimmer is an interesting word. At the time, in the late 17...
published: 29 Jun 2009
Author: SpokenVerse
"Sylvia the Fair" by John Dryden (poetry reading)
A swain is a beau or a suitor. Trimmer is an interesting word. At the time, in the late 17th century, it meant a follower of George Savile, Lord Halifax. After the English Civil War he proposed a compromise between the two extremes. Opponents began calling his supporters Trimmers, trimming their sails according to which way the wind blows. Halifax accepted the term and wrote a pamphlet called "The Character of a Trimmer ". The painting is 'The Village Beauty' by Alexander M Rossi (1840-1916) - but it's a portrait and not wide enough, so I faked the background from another Rossi.
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Annus Mirabilis John Dryden
British Literature course I the history of the great fire in London of Annus mirabilis...
published: 19 Jun 2012
Author: MrYihanc
Annus Mirabilis John Dryden
British Literature course I the history of the great fire in London of Annus mirabilis
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John Dryden --To the Pious Memory...Mrs. Anne Killegrew
To the pious memory of the accomplished Young Lady Mrs. Anne Kelligrew by John Dryden...
published: 15 Mar 2010
Author: hartistry
John Dryden --To the Pious Memory...Mrs. Anne Killegrew
To the pious memory of the accomplished Young Lady Mrs. Anne Kelligrew by John Dryden
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IGNITE CINCINNATI 6: John Dryden
John Dryden: How NOT to Change the World...
published: 28 May 2011
Author: IgniteCincinnati
IGNITE CINCINNATI 6: John Dryden
John Dryden: How NOT to Change the World
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John Dryden - To The Memory Of Mr. Oldham
To The Memory Of Mr. Oldham by John Dryden (1631-1700) Farewell, too little and too lately...
published: 02 Mar 2012
Author: poetictouch2012
John Dryden - To The Memory Of Mr. Oldham
To The Memory Of Mr. Oldham by John Dryden (1631-1700) Farewell, too little and too lately known, Whom I began to think and call my own; For sure our souls were near allied, and thine Cast in the same poetic mould with mine. One common note on either lyre did strike, And knaves and fools we both abhorred alike. To the same goal did both our studies drive, The last set out the soonest did arrive. Thus Nisus fell upon the slippery place, While his young friend performed and won the race. O early ripe! to thy abundant store What could advancing age have added more? It might (what Nature never gives the young) Have taught the numbers of thy native tongue. But satire needs not those, and wit will shine Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line. A noble error, and but seldom made, When poets are by too much force betrayed. Thy generous fruits, though gathered ere their prime, Still showed a quickness; and maturing time But mellows what we write to the dull sweets of rhyme. Once more, hail and farewell! farewell, thou young, But ah too short, Marcellus of our tongue! Thy brows with ivy and with laurels bound; But fate and gloomy night encompass thee around.
