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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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Did Juno cause problems for Aeneas?

Yes, Juno takes her anger out on Aeneas throughout the epic, and in her wrath she acts as his primary divine antagonist. Her anger stems from the fact that Aeneas's Roman descendants are destined to destroy her home city of Carthage.

What is the tempo of Purcell Dido's Lament?

  • Lento - slowly (40-60 bpm)
  • Largo - broadly (40-60 bpm)

Are trolls smart?

I would assume you mean mythical troll, therefore not existing, there is no definite way of determining whether they are theoretically "smart" if they existed, history portayed them as being incredibly stupid, so I would say if you believe in trolls, then yes they are stupid...As are you.

Who taught Henry Purcell to play?

Dr. John Blow, the organist at Westminster Abbey taught Purcell to play the organ (he was most famous as an organist, although he played other keyboards as well).

When did Henry purcell become a composer?

I love Henry Purcell!

I know he became a composer at nine years Old :) search on wikipedia for his birthdate then count on nine years on

Where did Henry purcell live?

Henry Purcell is thought to have lived in Westminster for his entire life.

When was composer Henry Purcell born?

* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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* Born: 1659 in London, England * Died: November 21, 1695 in London, England

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Is domonic purcell ticklish?

Yes, he is! He answered to a fan question, stating his feet and armpits are ticklish.

Why did Aeneas go on a journey?

To find a home for himself and his people after they lost their last home, Troy, in the Trojan war.