Henry PURCELL10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695 (Age 36)
FamilyHenry Purcell, in the 17th century, was the first English composer of comparable stature to the European composers. Tragically his productive life was cut short at the early age of 36. For more information about the illustration click here or on the above 
FamilyFather: Henry Purcell Senior. Gentleman of the Chapel Royal.Mother: Siblings: Edward and Daniel (also a composer) Wife: Frances Peters Children: 6. The first four died in infancy. A son and a daughter outlived him. Buried in Westminster Abbey next to the organ. WorksBest known works:- Dido and Aeneas - King Arthur - The Fairy-Queen - The Rondo from Abdelazer (the tune used by Benjamin Britten in his Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) He composed a large number of songs or "anthems" - The Libertine - The Indian Queen - "Hail Bright Cecilia!" - "Fantasy upon one Note" - famous Ode for Queen Mary: Come, Ye Sons of Art, music for court, church and theatre - Te Deum and Jubilate Quotes - "As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes; and as poetry is a rise above prose and oratory, so is music the exaltation of poetry." - "Poetry and painting have arrived to their perfection in our own country; music is yet but in its nonage, a forward child, which gives hope of what it may be hereafter in England, when the masters of it shall find more encouragement." Do you like this page? If so please give it the thumbs up at Stumbleupon and help others to find it. Thank you. 
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The Purcell Society Google Books - Purcell by Simon Mundy BBC - Composer of the Year Answers.com Top of page
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