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Born
10 September 1659
Born In
Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Died
21 November 1695 (aged 36)
Henry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers — indeed, he has often been called England's finest native composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements, but devised a peculiarly English style of Baroque music. View wiki
Henry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers — indeed, he has often been called England's finest native composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French … read more
Henry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers — indeed, he has often been called England's finest native composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements, but devised a peculiarly English style of Baroque music. View wiki

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2 Play track Abdelazar Suite, Z. 570: VI. Air Abdelazar Suite, Z. 570: VI. Air
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3 Play track Music for a While (from Oedipus, Z. 583) Music for a while (From Oedipus, Z. 583)
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4 Play track Abdelazer, Z.570: 2. Rondeau Abdelazer, Z.570: 2. Rondeau
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5 Play track Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: When I am Laid in Earth (Dido's Lament, Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Julian Riem) Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: When I am Laid in Earth (Dido's Lament, Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Julian Riem)
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6 Play track Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 / Act III: "When I Am Laid in Earth" Dido's Lamento (Arr. by Mathieu Herzog for Cello and Strings) Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 / Act III: "When I Am Laid in Earth" Dido's Lamento (Arr. by Mathieu Herzog for Cello and Strings)
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7 Play track Suite d'Abdelazer: or, the moor's revenge: Rondeau Suite d'Abdelazer: or, the moor's revenge: Rondeau
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8 Play track Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: When I am laid in earth, "Dido's Lament" (arr. L. Stokowski) Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: When I am laid in earth, "Dido's Lament" (arr. L. Stokowski)
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9 Play track King Arthur, Z. 628, "The British Worthy": Air King Arthur, Z. 628, "The British Worthy": Air
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10 Play track Burial Service: March, Z. 860A Burial Service: March, Z. 860A
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  1. 129,561 listeners

    2014 · 1 track

    The Indian Queen
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    1949 · 40 tracks

    Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
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    8 Oct 1997 · 38 tracks

    PURCELL: Suites and Transcriptions for Harpsichord
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    13 Feb 1995 · 21 tracks

    PURCELL: Full Anthems / Music on the Death of Queen Mary
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