Henry Purcell
Nationality: English
Born: 1659-1695
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Curious Facts:
Born: 1659-1695
Education/Training:
a chorister in the Chapel Royal as a boy; studied with John Blow and Christopher Gibbons
Best Known For:
being one of the most important composers of the 17th century as well as in all of English history
Notable Compositions:
Dido and Aeneas, King Arthur, The Fairy-Queen; composed music for many plays, including Nathaniel Lee's Theodosius; also wrote many sacred works and anthems while part of the Chapel Royal
Assignments:
in 1677 became composer for the violins at court; in 1682 admitted to Gentlement of the Chapel Royal to serve as one of three organists, as well as organist at Westminster Abbey
Curious Facts:
is buried adjacent to the organ in Westminster Abbey
REPERTOIRE: The Fairy Queen
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| The Fairy Queen | Mar 20, 1982 |
| The Fairy Queen | Mar 21, 1982 |
REPERTOIRE: Trumpet Voluntary
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Glories of the Christmas Season | Dec 17, 1977 |
| Glories of the Christmas Season | Dec 18, 1977 |
| Glories of the Christmas Season | Dec 19, 1977 |
REPERTOIRE: Rejoyce in the Lord Allway
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas with the Chorale | Dec 15, 1973 |
REPERTOIRE: Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| LAMC Presents: The Vienna Choir Boys | Feb 9, 1985 |
REPERTOIRE: In These Delightful Pleasant Groves
| Concert Details | Date |
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| HSCF: Chamber Singers | Apr 15, 2011 |
