Purcell, Henry 1659-1695
Overview
| Works: | 16,981 works in 40,598 publications in 9 languages and 239,830 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Operas Drama Excerpts Criticism, interpretation, etc Scores Songs and music Songs Sonatas Incidental music Biographies |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Creator, Other, Musician, Editor, Dedicatee, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Performer, Honoree, Compiler, Adapter, Arranger, Attributed name, htt, Dubious author, Librettist, Artist |
| Classifications: | M1500.P87, 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 : a biography by Jonathan Keates( Book )
- The Ashgate research companion to Henry Purcell by Rebecca Herissone( )
- 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 English musical tradition by A. K Holland( Book )
- Henry Purcell : the origins and development of his musical style by Martin Adams( Book )
- Purcell by Arthur Hutchings( Book )
- Music in Purcell's London: the social background by John Harley( Book )
- Henry Purcell : a guide to research by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Purcell studies( Book )
- Purcell remembered by Michael Burden( Book )
- Performing the music of Henry Purcell by Michael Burden( Book )
- Purcell by Henri Dupré( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas by
Henry Purcell(
)
222 editions published between 1944 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 10,851 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
222 editions published between 1944 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 10,851 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(
)
339 editions published between 1958 and 2020 in 9 languages and held by 4,743 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
339 editions published between 1958 and 2020 in 9 languages and held by 4,743 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
King Arthur by
Henry Purcell(
)
198 editions published between 1958 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 3,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Purcell's "King Arthur, or The British Worthy," occupies the small genre of English semi-operas, i.e., stage works in which the most of the main characters speak dialogue, but songs, choruses, and incidental music provide commentary on the action. This 2018 performance by Lionel Meunier and the period ensemble Vox Luminis presents "King Arthur" without speaking parts, so the music is continuous and complete on two CDs, and displays the variety of musical forms and effects Purcell employed to make John Dryden's somewhat confusing play -- a mixture of Norse and British mythology -- come to life. The singing is lively and rhythmically precise, and the cast's diction is clear enough to make following the libretto virtually unnecessary
198 editions published between 1958 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 3,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Purcell's "King Arthur, or The British Worthy," occupies the small genre of English semi-operas, i.e., stage works in which the most of the main characters speak dialogue, but songs, choruses, and incidental music provide commentary on the action. This 2018 performance by Lionel Meunier and the period ensemble Vox Luminis presents "King Arthur" without speaking parts, so the music is continuous and complete on two CDs, and displays the variety of musical forms and effects Purcell employed to make John Dryden's somewhat confusing play -- a mixture of Norse and British mythology -- come to life. The singing is lively and rhythmically precise, and the cast's diction is clear enough to make following the libretto virtually unnecessary
The Indian queen by
Henry Purcell(
)
137 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
137 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
Dido and Aeneas : an opera by
Henry Purcell(
)
66 editions published between 1887 and 1997 in 5 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
66 editions published between 1887 and 1997 in 5 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music for a while by
Henry Purcell(
)
124 editions published between 1948 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
124 editions published between 1948 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 songs for voice and piano by
Henry Purcell(
)
59 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library has v.1,2,4
59 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library has v.1,2,4
Sonnata's of III parts : two viollins and basse, to the organ or harpsecord by
Henry Purcell(
)
100 editions published between 1683 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100 editions published between 1683 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dido and Aeneas : opera in 3 acts by
Henry Purcell(
)
64 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
64 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dido and Aeneas by
Henry Purcell(
)
140 editions published between 1848 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sparkling miniature opera, filled with intense drama and elegant song, lasts no more than an hour, yet unfolds a virtuoso range of expressive music, from a high-spirited sailors{u2019} dance to Dido{u2019}s touching lament "When I am laid in earth." First presented in 1689, remains the oldest operatic work still popularly performed. Authoritative early edition
140 editions published between 1848 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sparkling miniature opera, filled with intense drama and elegant song, lasts no more than an hour, yet unfolds a virtuoso range of expressive music, from a high-spirited sailors{u2019} dance to Dido{u2019}s touching lament "When I am laid in earth." First presented in 1689, remains the oldest operatic work still popularly performed. Authoritative early edition
O solitude by
Henry Purcell(
)
47 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
47 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dido & Aeneas by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
540 editions published between 1935 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The poetry of the voice, the emotion of the verb set exquisitely to music Purcell's masterwork. Leonardo Garcia Alarcon and a rising new generation of "baroque" performers bring intensity, passion and innocent freshness to Dido's eternal tragedy."
540 editions published between 1935 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The poetry of the voice, the emotion of the verb set exquisitely to music Purcell's masterwork. Leonardo Garcia Alarcon and a rising new generation of "baroque" performers bring intensity, passion and innocent freshness to Dido's eternal tragedy."
Harmonia sacra by
Henry Purcell(
)
36 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ayres for the theatre by
Henry Purcell(
)
39 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deliciæ musicæ : being, a collection of the newest and best songs sung at court and at the publick theatres, most of them
within the compass of the flute. With a thorow-bass, for the theorbo-lute, bass-viol, harpsichord, or organ. Composed by several
of the best masters. The third book(
)
53 editions published between 1695 and 1696 in English and held by 898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1695 and 1696 in English and held by 898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten sonatas in four parts by
Henry Purcell(
)
43 editions published between 1964 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
43 editions published between 1964 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Odes by
Henry Purcell(
)
29 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Odes pour l'Anniversaire de la Reine Mary, . n 6,. Purcell, Henry4230
29 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Odes pour l'Anniversaire de la Reine Mary, . n 6,. Purcell, Henry4230
Dido and Aeneas : an opera by
Henry Purcell(
)
101 editions published between 1880 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Description du matériel d'orchestre : Partition : 1 ; Cordes : 5.4.3.2.2
101 editions published between 1880 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Description du matériel d'orchestre : Partition : 1 ; Cordes : 5.4.3.2.2
The tempest by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
78 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
78 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
Fantazias by
Henry Purcell(
)
15 editions published between 1997 and 2021 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1997 and 2021 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Tate, Nahum 1652-1715 Other Librettist Lyricist Author of screenplay Honoree Author Contributor Composer
- Aeneas (Legendary character)
- Dryden, John 1631-1700 Other Bibliographic antecedent Librettist Lyricist Author
- Dido (Legendary character)
- Deller, Alfred Other Singer Performer Director Conductor Author Instrumentalist
- Bowman, James Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author
- Mary II Queen of England 1662-1694
- Purcell Society Other Publisher Contributor Editor
- Blow, John -1708 Other Creator Author Musician Composer
- Britten, Benjamin 1913-1976 Other Arranger Performer Adapter Conductor Author Editor Instrumentalist Composer
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Aeneas--(Legendary character) Arthur,--King Cantatas, Secular Chaconnes Chaconnes (String orchestra) Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with string orchestra Composers Dido--(Legendary character) Dido and Aeneas (Purcell, Henry) 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 Part songs, English Pavans Performance practice (Music) Purcell, Henry, Sacred songs (High voice) with continuo Sacred songs (Low voice) with continuo Sacred vocal ensembles with continuo Saint Cecilia's Day Songs (High voice) with continuo Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble Songs (High voice) with orchestra Songs (High voice) with piano Suites (Chamber orchestra) Tate, Nahum, Trio sonatas (Violins (2), continuo) Trio sonatas (Violins (2), continuo)--Parts Viol ensembles Vocal duets with continuo Vocal duets with orchestra
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Alternative Names
Byrd, William 1543-1623
H. Persels
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