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    Alexander's feast or, the power of musick. Performed by the Academy of Ancient Musick, on Thursday, March 26, 1767.

    Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | Date: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]
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    Alexander's feast or the power of music. Written by Mr. Dryden. As it will be performed at the Assembly Rooms, in Newcastle, on Monday the 5th of October, 1778. Conducted by Mr Hawdon. The music composed by Mr. Handel.

    Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]
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    Alexander's feast or, the power of musick. An ode, written by Mr. Dryden. Set to musick by Mr. Handel.

    Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | Date: Printed in the year, 1739
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    Musica incantans , Sive poema exprimens musicæ vires, juvenem in insaniam adigentis, et musici inde periculum. Authore Roberto South, Art Bac. nunc S.T.P. & ædis Christi Canonico.

    South, Robert, 1634-1716. | Date: [1708?]
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    Alexander's feast or, the power of music. In honour of St. Cecilia. Written by Mr. Dryden.

    Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | Date: 1779]
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