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Henry Purcell, (September 10, 1659 – November 21, 1695), a masterful Baroque composer, is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers. Indeed, he has often been called England's finest native composer.
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.” Early Life and Education
Henry Purcell (b. 1659?–d. 1695) is considered a major 17th-century composer and a luminary of English musical history.
Henry Purcell (born in Westminster, c. 1659; died in Westminster, 21 November 1695) was an English composer. Many musicians think he is the greatest English composer of all time. Although he only lived until he was 36, he wrote a large amount of music.
England. English composer and organist Henry Purcell was a great figure of English opera. He was born in 1659 in Westminster, England. Son of a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, he learned the fundamentals of his art early on in life; the family lived near the Abbey until his father’s death in 1664.
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Henry Purcell, (born c. 1659, London, Eng.—died Nov. 21, 1695, London), British composer. Little is known of his origins, but he was in the Chapel Royal choir from boyhood, and he probably studied with Pelham Humfrey (1647–74) and John Blow (1649–1708). His first known composition was written at age eight. When his voice changed, he ...
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