He was extremely prolific, having composed more than 100 songs, a tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, and wrote incidental music to a version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream called The Fairy …

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 …

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

Mar 7, 2023 · Henry 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 …

Mar 11, 2025 · Henry Purcell, also known as the English Orpheus, was one of the most prolific and celebrated composers of the Baroque period. He composed in every genre of his age from odes and …

In addition to his royal duties Purcell also devoted much of his talent to writing operas, or rather musical dramas, and incidental stage music; but he would also write chamber music in the form of …

List of compositions by Henry Purcell Engraved portrait of Purcell by R. White after Closterman, from Orpheus Britannicus This is a list of musical compositions by Henry Purcell.

Henry Purcell (1659–1695) is considered to be England's greatest composer of the Baroque era. Henry Purcell was dubbed the "Orpheus Britannicus" for his ability to combine powerful English …

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In this guide, we’ll delve into the life and accomplishments of Henry Purcell, and explore the stories behind his most famous composition works. Whether you’re already an opera aficionado or a …