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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henry_PurcellHenry Purcell - Wikipedia

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   Henry Purcell (/ ˈ p ɜːr s əl /, rare: / p ər ˈ s ɛ l /; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer of Baroque music. Purcell's musical style was uniquely English, although it incorporated Italian and French elements.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Henry-PurcellHenry Purcell | Biography, Songs, Music, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Henry Purcell, English composer of the middle Baroque period, most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, Dido and Aeneas; and his incidental music to a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream called The Fairy Queen. Learn more about Purcell’s life and music.

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   Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era. Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across centuries, earning him the moniker, the “Orpheus Britannicus.”.

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6. www.baroquemusic.org › biopurcellHenry Purcell: a concise biography - BAROQUE MUSIC

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   Learn about the life and work of Henry Purcell, the finest and most original composer of his day in England. Explore his royal appointments, his operas, his odes, his chamber music, and his legacy in the history of music.

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8. www.classicfm.com › composers › purcellPurcell: 15 facts about the great composer - Classic FM

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   Learn about the life and works of Henry Purcell, the English Baroque composer who wrote chamber music, operas and songs. Find out how he influenced Britten, The Who, and died of chocolate poisoning.

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   Who was Henry Purcell?

   • Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across centuries, earning him the moniker, the “Orpheus Britannicus.” Born around September 10, 1659, in the district of Westminster, London, Henry Purcell’s life was steeped in music from the very beginning.

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   How old was Henry Purcell when he died?

   • Purcell died at the height of his career, when he was just 36. Purcell is often considered to be England’s greatest musician. Born into a family of respected musicians, Purcell had a privileged and comfortable upbringing. Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era.

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   Who was Daniel Purcell?

   • Daniel Purcell, the youngest of the brothers, was also a prolific composer who wrote the music for much of the final act of The Indian Queen after his brother Henry's death. The family lived just a few hundred yards west of Westminster Abbey from 1659 onwards.

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   How many songs did Henry Purcell write?

   • Henry Purcell (born c. 1659, London, England—died November 21, 1695, London) was an English composer of the middle Baroque period, most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, Dido and Aeneas; and his incidental music to a version of Shakespeare ’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream called The Fairy Queen.

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10. www.classical-music.com › composers › henry-purcellPurcell, Henry - Classical Music

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    Meet Henry Purcell, England's rugged individualist. Get to know the lives of hundreds of composers past and present, at www.classical-music.com.