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Ho! who comes here?
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAT · Brian Russell
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Ho! who comes here? by Thomas Morley — Lyrics
Ho, who comes here all along with bagpiping and drumming?
O the Morris 'tis I see, 'tis the Morris dance a coming.
Come Ladies, come, come, quickly, come Ladies,
come, come, quickly, come away come, I say,
and see about how trim they dance and trickly.
Hey there again, hey, ho, there again, hey, ho,
how the bells they shake it!
Now for our town, hey, ho,
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About Ho! who comes here?
Thomas Morley’s engaging madrigal Ho! who comes here? vividly paints a scene of a lively village festival. The text describes the arrival of a Morris dance, complete with bagpipes and drumming, and encourages ladies to come and watch the energetic performance. The music captures the excitement of the occasion, with its cheerful rhythms and bustling energy. The composer’s skill is evident in his setting of the text, mirroring the rapid calls and exclamations of the crowd. This SSAT setting is a delightful example of secular Renaissance part-music, perfect for bringing a sense of spirited merriment to any concert programme.
