"Sound the trumpet" is a vibrant aria from Purcell's 1694 birthday ode for Queen Mary, "Come Ye Sons of Art." Originally scored for two countertenors, its fanfare-like motifs and festive energy have made it a staple for trumpet ensembles, reflecting the instrument's association with majesty in Baroque court music.
Birthday ode for Queen Mary II, featuring trumpet fanfares and countertenor duets characteristic of Purcell's ceremonial works.
