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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.” Early Life and Education
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.
Jun 28, 2016 · Henry Purcell (b. 1659?–d. 1695) is considered a major 17th-century composer and a luminary of English musical history. It is recognized that he consolidated English musical traditions stemming back to the middle of the 16th century and drew particularly upon Italian-style music of the 17th, reinventing and building upon them in highly ...
Mar 20, 2009 · Classical music. This article is more than 15 years old. The British Orpheus. His music is ingenious, hauntingly beautiful and a rich source of inspiration. Five leading composers explain what...
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 ...
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.
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