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Thomas Arne

Thomas Arne (1710-1778) was an English composer, best known for:

The popular patriotic song, Rule, Britannia[?], which is still frequently sung, notably at the Last Night of the Proms
His musical settings of songs from the plays of William Shakespeare.

His sister, Susannah Maria Arne, was a famous contralto who performed in some of his works, including his first opera, Rosamund, performed in 1733..

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