Henry Purcell, born in 1659 ... It was later that he composed the majority of his vocal music, for the Church and for opera.

The music he had composed the previous year for Queen Mary’s funeral was played at his own service. His epitaph reads: ‘Here lies Henry Purcell Esquire, who left life and is gone to that blessed place ...

Composed in 1695, Henry Purcell's Abdelazer suite takes us back to the theatres and masques (presentations of poetry, dance and music) of the late 17th Century. Henry Purcell wrote lots of ...

A Manchester Music academic has uncovered a piece by Henry Purcell that was previously ... edition of his devotional songs, vol. 30 of the Purcell Society Complete Edition of the works of the composer ...

English composer Henry Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, based on Book IV of Roman poet Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, is all set to be the weekend’s talk of the town as Legato School Of Music ...

Henry Purcell has written 2 shows including Don Quixote (Composer), Colin and His Wife (Composer).

Henry Purcell, the eminent composer and organist, was buried in the north choir ... CD by Abbey choir "O Praise the Lord: Restoration music from Westminster Abbey" available from the Shop.