Biography

Henry Purcell

Gender
Male
Nationality
English
Born
9/10/1659
Died
11/21/1695
Show Categories
Opera
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical, Tragedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy

Henry Purcell was an English composer in the Baroque period. He is considered to be one of the more influential and famous English composers of all time. During his lifetime he wrote many piece for the English royal family, particularly for birthdays and funerals. His most well-known works include his opera Dido and Aeneas, The Fairy Queen.

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