Purcell, Henry 1659-1695
Overview
| Works: | 15,642 works in 35,204 publications in 10 languages and 193,655 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Operas Drama Criticism, interpretation, etc Songs and music Excerpts Biography Songs Scores Incidental music Music |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Editor, Musician, Conductor, Dedicatee, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Creator, Contributor, Honoree, Performer, Compiler, Adapter, Attributed name, Librettist, Arranger, Curator, Artist, Dubious author |
| Classifications: | ML410.P93, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Henry Purcell
- Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 : his life and times by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 : essays on his music by Imogen Holst( Book )
- Henry Purcell by Peter Holman( Book )
- Purcell by J. A Westrup( Book )
- Purcell : a biography by Jonathan Keates( Book )
- The Ashgate research companion to Henry Purcell by Rebecca Herissone( )
- Purcell by J. A Westrup( Book )
- Henry Purcell, the English musical tradition by A. K Holland( Book )
- Henry Purcell & the Restoration theatre by Robert Etheridge Moore( Book )
- Henry Purcell by Robert King( Book )
- The Purcell companion( Book )
- Henry Purcell and the London stage by Curtis Alexander Price( Book )
- Henry Purcell by Dennis Arundell( Book )
- Henry Purcell, 1659-1695; an analytical catalogue of his music by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Henry Purcell : the origins and development of his musical style by Martin Adams( Book )
- Purcell by Arthur Hutchings( Book )
- Henry Purcell : a guide to research by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Purcell by Henri Dupré( Book )
- Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell( Visual )
- Purcell studies( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
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735 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 10,875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
SYNOPSIS: In order to cure her unhappiness, Dido, queen of Carthage, marries the Trojan prince, Aeneas, who is madly in love with her. While Dido and Aeneas are out hunting, an evil Sorceress and her assistants plot the destruction of Dido and Carthage. Soon, an evil witch disguised as the God Mercury stops Aeneas. She tells him that he must abandon Carthage and found a new Troy on Latin soil. While Aeneas hates the thought of leaving Dido, he cannot refuse a god's command. In the end, Aeneas decides to defy the god's command and stay with Dido. Nevertheless, Dido refuses to stay with a lover who even considered leaving her and soon dies
735 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 10,875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
SYNOPSIS: In order to cure her unhappiness, Dido, queen of Carthage, marries the Trojan prince, Aeneas, who is madly in love with her. While Dido and Aeneas are out hunting, an evil Sorceress and her assistants plot the destruction of Dido and Carthage. Soon, an evil witch disguised as the God Mercury stops Aeneas. She tells him that he must abandon Carthage and found a new Troy on Latin soil. While Aeneas hates the thought of leaving Dido, he cannot refuse a god's command. In the end, Aeneas decides to defy the god's command and stay with Dido. Nevertheless, Dido refuses to stay with a lover who even considered leaving her and soon dies
The fairy queen by
Henry Purcell(
)
300 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 4,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 'The Fairy Queen,' two artistic geniuses met. The scenario is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; the music is by Henry Purcell, the greatest English composer of his day. The result is one of the first great operas, a dazzling display of music and emotion that has lost none of its power since its premiere in 1692. Much of the music has come to have a life beyond the opera itself: songs such as "The Plaint," "Thrice Happy Lovers" and "Hark! The Echoing air" now regularly grace the concert hall stage, a delight for singers and audiences alike. This studio recording was made with Australia's pre-eminent independent opera company, Pinchgut Opera, in 2003, and is re-released here in deluxe packaging. The cast features the finest Australian singers (Sara Macliver, Sally-Anne Russell and Paul McMahon to name but three) under the direction of Baroque specialist Antony Walker. The period instruments of the Orchestra of the Antipodes provide accompaniment of vibrant colour and immediacy." -- Jbhifi.com.au
300 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 4,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 'The Fairy Queen,' two artistic geniuses met. The scenario is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; the music is by Henry Purcell, the greatest English composer of his day. The result is one of the first great operas, a dazzling display of music and emotion that has lost none of its power since its premiere in 1692. Much of the music has come to have a life beyond the opera itself: songs such as "The Plaint," "Thrice Happy Lovers" and "Hark! The Echoing air" now regularly grace the concert hall stage, a delight for singers and audiences alike. This studio recording was made with Australia's pre-eminent independent opera company, Pinchgut Opera, in 2003, and is re-released here in deluxe packaging. The cast features the finest Australian singers (Sara Macliver, Sally-Anne Russell and Paul McMahon to name but three) under the direction of Baroque specialist Antony Walker. The period instruments of the Orchestra of the Antipodes provide accompaniment of vibrant colour and immediacy." -- Jbhifi.com.au
Dido and Aeneas : an opera by
Henry Purcell(
)
293 editions published between 1869 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
293 editions published between 1869 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Arthur by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
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185 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 1,727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Arthur or The British Worthy: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 628. Libretto: John Dryden
185 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 1,727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Arthur or The British Worthy: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 628. Libretto: John Dryden
The Indian queen by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
132 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
132 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
40 songs for voice and piano by
Henry Purcell(
)
61 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library has v.1,2,4
61 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library has v.1,2,4
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day 1692 by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
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39 editions published between 1954 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1954 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
O solitude by
Henry Purcell(
)
53 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music in The fairy queen; English opera (1692) by
Henry Purcell(
)
106 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composition de l'orchestre : 2 flûtes à bec, 3 hautbois, 1 basson, 2 trompettes, timbales, cordes
106 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composition de l'orchestre : 2 flûtes à bec, 3 hautbois, 1 basson, 2 trompettes, timbales, cordes
Harmonia sacra by
Henry Purcell(
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39 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten sonatas of four parts by
Henry Purcell(
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109 editions published between 1697 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
109 editions published between 1697 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten sonatas in four parts by
Henry Purcell(
)
50 editions published between 1964 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
50 editions published between 1964 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs and airs by
Henry Purcell(
)
52 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, in part excerpts from operas and incidental music, with acc. of recorders, oboe, trumpet, violin(s), viola, archlute, theorbo, baroque guitar, viola da gamba, harpsichord, chamber organ, and organ, separately or in various combinations
52 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, in part excerpts from operas and incidental music, with acc. of recorders, oboe, trumpet, violin(s), viola, archlute, theorbo, baroque guitar, viola da gamba, harpsichord, chamber organ, and organ, separately or in various combinations
Ayres for the theatre by
Henry Purcell(
)
32 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tempest by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
67 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
67 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
Twelve sonatas of three parts : (trio sonatas) by
Henry Purcell(
)
103 editions published between 1683 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
103 editions published between 1683 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music for Queen Mary by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
67 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solists: Monteverdi Choir and orchestra ; Equale brass ensemble ; John Eliot
67 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solists: Monteverdi Choir and orchestra ; Equale brass ensemble ; John Eliot
Emblems by
United States Marine Band(
Recording
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This disc features selections by The United States Marine Band under the direction of Timothy W. Foley
3 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This disc features selections by The United States Marine Band under the direction of Timothy W. Foley
The fairy queen; an opera, represented at the Queen's theatre by Their Majesties servants by
Henry Purcell(
)
24 editions published between 1692 and 1985 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1692 and 1985 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantazias by
Henry Purcell(
)
22 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Tate, Nahum 1652-1715 Other Librettist Lyricist Honoree Author Contributor Creator
- Dido (Legendary character)
- Aeneas (Legendary character)
- Dryden, John 1631-1700 Other Bibliographic antecedent Librettist Lyricist Author
- Bowman, James Singer Performer Author Vocalist
- Deller, Alfred Other Singer Performer Director Conductor Author
- Mary II Queen of England 1662-1694
- Blow, John -1708 Other Author Musician Composer
- Purcell Society Other Publisher Editor
- English Chamber Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
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Aeneas--(Legendary character) Anthems Arthur,--King Band music Band music, Arranged Chaconnes Chaconnes (String orchestra) Chaconnes (Violins (2), viola, continuo) Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Composers Dido (Legendary character) England England--London English drama--Restoration Funeral music Harpsichord music Incidental music Incidental music--Excerpts Incidental music--Excerpts--Vocal scores with piano In nomine (Music) Mary--II,--Queen of England, Masques with music Music Music in the theater Opera Operas Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts--Vocal scores with piano Operas--Scores Operas--Vocal scores with piano Organ music Overtures Overtures (Violins (2), violas (2), continuo) Pavans Purcell, Henry, Quartets (Violins (2), viola, continuo) Sacred songs (High voice) with continuo Sacred songs (Low voice) with continuo Sacred vocal ensembles with continuo Saint Cecilia's Day Song of Solomon (Music) Songs (High voice) with continuo Songs (High voice) with orchestra Songs (High voice) with piano Suites (Chamber orchestra) Symphonies (Band) Trio sonatas (Violins (2), continuo) Viol ensembles Vocal duets with continuo Vocal duets with orchestra
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Alternative Names
Byrd, William 1543-1623
Henri Purcell
Henri Pursell
Henricus Purcell
Henrijs Pērsels
Henry Purcell angielski kompozytor
Henry Purcell componist uit Koninkrijk Engeland (1659-1695)
Henry Purcell compositeur britannique
Henry Purcell compositor anglès
Henry Purcell compositor barroco inglés
Henry Purcell compositore inglese
Henry Purcell englischer Komponist des Barock
Henry Purcell English composer
Henry Purcell kompozytor angielski
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