“The silver Swan, who living had no Note,when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.Leaning her breast against 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.””
Quotes by Orlando Gibbons
Orlando Gibbons
Orlando Gibbons was an English composer and organist, renowned for his contributions to the early Baroque music scene in England. Born in the late 16th century, he became one of the leading figures of...