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Henry Purcell

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Born 10 September 1659. Died 21 November 1695.

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Biography

Henry Purcell (10 September 1659 (?) – 21 November 1695), was an English Baroque composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements but devised a peculiarly English style of Baroque music.

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  1. The Food of Love (Paul Agnew, Anne-Marie Lasla) 2009

    The Food of Love

    Reviewed by Katie Greening

    The performances are outstanding and the sequencing inspired.

  2. Ten Sonatas in Four Parts (Retrospect Trio) 2009

    Ten Sonatas in Four Parts (Retrospect Trio)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    Marks the 350th anniversary of Purcell’s birth, and a fitting tribute it is.

  3. Dido And Aeneas 2009

    Dido And Aeneas (Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    This truly feels like the 'Dido' for the 21st century.

  4. Dido and Aeneas

    Dido and Aeneas (English Chamber Orchestra feat. conductor: Raymond Leppard)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    Graham wears her heart on her sleeve, and when it's broken, it breaks right in front...

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  1. Radio 3 Composers of the Year - Purcell

    Radio 3 marks the 350th anniversary of Purcell's birth with a special season of programmes

    Radio 3 Composers of the Year - Purcell

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The Food of Love

The Food of Love (Paul Agnew, Anne-Marie Lasla)

  1. 1 If music be the food of Love (Z.379c)
     
  2. 2 Corinna is divinely fair
     
  3. 3 Ah! How sweet it is to love
     

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