Purcell, Henry

Henry Purcell was an English composer of the middle Baroque period. He is best known for his more than 100 works, Dido and Aeneas, a dramatic ballet, and the Fairy Queen's incidental music variation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Purcell, the most popular English composer of his day, wrote music for the chapel, theater, court, and private entertainment. In all of these areas of composition, he displayed an evident appreciation for the past and a desire to learn from the present, especially from his Italian contemporaries. Person inventiveness followed his mental alertness, identifying him as the most original English composer of his day and one of the most original in Europe.

Viola Compositions of Henry Purcell | Animato Strings

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Purcell, 8 Pieces For Viola (IMC)

8 Pieces by Henry Purcell, published by International Music Company, is a charming collection for viola and piano featuring expressive works from the English Baroque tradition. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is an excellent choice for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and teaching.

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• Music by Henry Purcell for viola and piano

• Collection of expressive Baroque repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$34.05

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Aria for Cello (or Viola) and Piano by Purcell

Aria by Henry Purcell is a graceful Baroque work for cello (or viola) and piano that showcases the lyrical elegance of the English Baroque tradition. Ideal for intermediate and advanced players, it is a rewarding choice for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and teaching.

Key Features:

• Music by Henry Purcell for cello (or viola) and piano

• Elegant English Baroque repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$24.95