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Henry Purcell
A prime mover of baroque classical tradition, Henry Purcell has great a degree of accomplishment, and his compositions are enjoyed by performers and listeners everywhere. Italian and French stylistic elements are inherent in his compositions and his legacy is a unique English form of Baroque music. This is a category that includes the questions and answers about Henry Purcell and his music.
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Composer Henry Purcell died 21st November 1695 at his home in Dean's Yard, Westminster in London.
He is buried near to the organ in Westminster Abbey.
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 opera did Henry Purcell write?
Henry Purcell wrote the opera Dido and Aeneas in 1689. answer 2 Also - Dioclesian The Fairy-Queen The Indian Queen (play / opera) King Arthur
What kind of instrument did Henry purcell play?
Purcell knew how to play the organ and the harpsichord. He learnt the organ from another famous Englishman, Dr. John Blow, organist of westminster Abbey. Purcell was also the Harpsichord player to James II and I'm not certain but I think he was able to play the violin also.
Hope that answers your question :)
When did Henry Purcell compose Sound and Trumpet?
Assuming you mean "Sound the Trumpet" it was written in April, 1694.
What was Henry Purcell called?
Henry Purcell was dubbed the "Orpheus Britannicus" for his ability to combine pungent English counterpoint with expressive, flexible, and dramatic word settings.
What was Henry Purcell's nickname?
Orpheus Britannicus' was the nickname that was given to the composer Henry Purcell. It was based on a book released by his widow containing many of his pieces.
Is Purcell's Dido and Aeneas homophonic or polyphonic?
Both: the orchestral movements and choruses are often polyphonic, the solo's inevitably inclined to homophony.
Music used in BBC advert for BBC radio 3 Purcell week?
Is it Purcell's piece called Dido's Lament / When I am laid in earth? That's the closest I could find.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S_84N0V81U
There are many different versions on YouTube / Spotify
What was Henry purcell's occupation?
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was an English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music.
What was henry hudson early life like?
From a wealthy family, attending the best schools, in London England in the 1600s, I would say by most measures about as good as it could get.
Who was Edward Purcell composer?
Edward C. Purcell (1689-1740) was the youngest and only surviving son of the great English composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695) He is known for his song Passing by (There is a lady sweet and kind) that was popular in the 19th and early 20th century.
Among Henry Purcell's best known works are Dido and Aeneas and Te Deum and Jubilate in D. He is buried in Westminster Abbey.
If you go to this web page:- http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0264234/soundtrack Approximately half-way down the page you will find references to three pieces of Henry Purcell's music. The first being:- "Come away, fellow sailors, come away"
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from "Dido and Aeneas"
Composed by Henry Purcell. The second being:- "Trumpet Sonata"
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Composed by Henry Purcell. The third being:- "The Gordian Knot Untied"
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Composed by Henry Purcell. I do not know which of these is the piece you are after, but with only three to try to find on the web, it should not take you long to find out if any of these are the one you are hoping to find. Regards, Jozef.
What are the lyrics of The Evening Hymn by Purcell?
Now, now that the sun hath veil'd his light
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my soul repose?
Dear, dear God, even in Thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!
He was born in Westminster, London, in 1659. He was the organist of the large church, Westminster Abbey. He had a house nearby and when his wife took a dislike to him staying out late she told the servants to lock the door and not let him in. He caught a cold and died, aged 35, in 1695. Knowing what music he already had written by then, it is one of the greatest tragedies of music that he died so young.
What goddess tormented Aeneas and the other trojans?
The goddess who tormented Aeneas and the Trojans was Juno, the queen of the gods. She harbored a deep resentment towards the Trojans due to a prophecy that foretold their descendants would one day destroy her favorite city, Carthage. As a result, she constantly sought to hinder Aeneas's journey to fulfill his destiny of founding Rome, creating numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.
