The Hornpipe is any of several dance forms that were
popular in the British isles. The dances first appeared
in the late 17th century, and are still danced to this
day.
A prodigious musical talent, James Hook was an English
organist and harpsichord player in the 1700s. He wrote
extensively for the stage, and his operas were featured
at the Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres.
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