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Bookmark or Share- Henry Purcell - WikipediaHenry Purcell (/ ˈpɜːrsəl /, rare: / pərˈsɛl /; [n 1] c. 10 September 1659 [n 2] – 21 November 1695) was an English composer of Baroque music. Purcell's musical style was uniquely English, although it incorporated Italian and French elements.
- List of compositions by Henry Purcell - WikipediaThis is a list of musical compositions by Henry Purcell. Pieces listed according to the Zimmerman catalogue. Z 25, Full Anthem, "Lord, how long wilt Thou be angry?" (c. 1680–82) Z 26, Verse Anthem, "Lord, who can tell how oft he offendeth?" (c. 1677) Z 64, Verse Anthem, "Who hath believed our report?" (c. 1679–80)
- Hail! Bright Cecilia - WikipediaHail! Bright Cecilia (Z.328), also known as Ode to St. Cecilia, was composed by Henry Purcell to a text by the Irishman Nicholas Brady in 1692 in honour of the feast day of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians.. Annual celebrations of this saint's feast day (22 November) began in 1683, organised by the Musical Society of London, a group of musicians and music lovers.
- Henry Purcell - New World EncyclopediaHenry 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.
- Purcell, Henry - Classical MusicHenry Purcell is one of the most important British composers, creator of some beautifully moving operas and semi-operas as well as a huge selection of songs. His best known works include his opera Dido and Aeneas (1688), his semi-operas The Fairy-Queen (1692) and other music including Hail!
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