As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes; and as poetry is a rise above prose and oratory, so is music the exaltation of poetry. — Henry Purcell Copy Share Image
As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes; and as poetry is a rise above prose and oratory, so… — Henry Purcell Copy Share Image
Poetry and painting have arrived to their perfection in our own country; music is yet but in its nonage [immaturity], a forward Child, which… — Henry Purcell Copy Share Image
![“Poetry and painting have arrived to their perfection in our own country; music is yet but in its nonage [immaturity], a forward Child, which gives hope of what it may be hereafter in England, when the masters of it shall find more Encouragement.” quote by Henry Purcell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ce/henry-purcell-71162_children_poetry-and-painting-have-arrived-to-thei_1608889.jpg)
