Henry Purcell
English organist and composer of opera
Born
September 10th, 1659
365 years ago
Died
November 21st, 1695
329 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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An English composer and organist, contributed significantly to the Baroque music era. Served as the organist of Westminster Abbey and composed various sacred music, operas, and instrumental works. Purcell is notable for his opera 'Dido and Aeneas', recognized as one of the earliest English operas. His works exhibit a deep emotional thrust and innovative use of harmony, influencing subsequent generations of composers.
composed the opera 'Dido and Aeneas'
served as organist at Westminster Abbey
wrote over 100 songs and sacred choral works
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