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Henry Purcell was an English composer who's legacy is a uniquely English form of Baroque music.
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What instruments did Henry Purcell compose for?
The sound of Trumpet
When did Henry Purcell compose Sound and Trumpet?
Assuming you mean "Sound the Trumpet" it was written in April, 1694.
What operas did Henry Purcell compose?
Henry Purcell composed five operas: Dido and Aeneas(1689), Dioclesian (1690), King Arthur (1692), The Fairy-Queen (1692), and The Indian Queen (1695).
What famous works did Henry Purcell compose?
Henry Purcell is known for many musical works, but his most famous are only a select few. His most famous works include his opera Dido and Aeneas and the songs The Golden Sonata and Hail, Bright Cecilia.
How did Henry Purcell die?
Henry Purcell died due to Tuberculosis.
How many sibelings did Henry Purcell have?
Henry Purcell had six siblings.
What is Henry Purcell's birthday?
Henry Purcell was born on September 10, 1659.
What was Henry purcell's occupation?
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was an English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music.
Where did Henry purcell live?
Henry Purcell is thought to have lived in Westminster for his entire life.
What instruments did Henry purcell play?
Purcell was an English Organist
How did Henry Purcell learn to compose?
Henry Purcell, from the time he was a choir boy, spent his whole life in music and probably learned by osmosis, so to speak. He possibly studied composition with Matthew Locke or John Blow, or both. These composers were two of the most successful in England in the 2nd half of the 17th century.
Where is Henry purcell buried?
Henry Purcell is buried in Westminster Abbey in London, England. He was laid to rest in the north aisle of the organ screen.
