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  1. Henry Purcell (⫽ ˈ p ɜːr s əl ⫽, rare: ⫽ p ər ˈ s ɛ l ⫽; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer of Baroque music. Purcell's musical style was uniquely English, although it incorporated Italian and French elements.

  2. Henry Purcell, English composer of the middle Baroque period, most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, Dido and Aeneas; and his incidental music to a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream called The Fairy Queen. Learn more about Purcell’s life and music.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.”

  5. Learn about the life and work of Henry Purcell, the finest and most original composer of his day in England. Explore his royal appointments, his operas, his odes, his chamber music, and his legacy in the history of music.

  6. The very best music by Baroquecomposer Henry Purcell, including the choral works, viol music, operas, masques, orchestral works and solo songs.

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  8. Jan 5, 2022 · A rare treat: instrumental chamber music by Henry Purcell. In spite of his past and present international fame too little attention has been paid to this par...

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