Birthday ode for Queen Mary II, featuring trumpet fanfares and countertenor duets characteristic of Purcell's ceremonial works.
"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.