Purcell, Henry 1659-1695
Overview
| Works: | 13,258 works in 30,566 publications in 9 languages and 181,107 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Music Handbooks and manuals Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Thematic catalogs (Music) Operas Musical settings Scores Chamber music |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Editor, Musician, Conductor, Dedicatee, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Other, Contributor, Performer, Honoree, Compiler, Adapter, Attributed name, Librettist, Arranger, Dubious author |
| Classifications: | M1500.P87, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Henry Purcell
- Purcell by J. A Westrup( Book )
- Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 : essays on his music by Imogen Holst( Book )
- Henry Purcell by Peter Holman( Book )
- Henry Purcell, the English musical tradition by A. K Holland( Book )
- Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 : his life and times by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- The Purcell companion( Book )
- Henry Purcell by Robert King( 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, 1659-1695 : his life and times by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Henry Purcell, 1658-1695 by William Hayman Cummings( Book )
- Henry Purcell : the origins and development of his musical style by Martin Adams( Book )
- Henry Purcell : a guide to research by Franklin B Zimmerman( Book )
- Purcell studies( Book )
- Purcell by Henri Dupré( Book )
- The Ashgate research companion to Henry Purcell by Rebecca Herissone( Book )
- King Arthur, or, the British worthy a dramatick opera : perform'd at the Queens Theatre by Their Majesties servants by John Dryden( Book )
- The music in The fairy queen; English opera (1692) by Henry Purcell( )
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Most widely held works by
Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
557 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 7,937 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
557 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 7,937 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
Dido and Aeneas : an opera by
Henry Purcell(
)
338 editions published between 1848 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,954 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
338 editions published between 1848 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,954 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
The fairy queen by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
201 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,992 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
201 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,992 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
The music in The fairy queen; English opera (1692) by
Henry Purcell(
)
188 editions published between 1692 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composition de l'orchestre : 2 flûtes à bec, 3 hautbois, 1 basson, 2 trompettes, timbales, cordes
188 editions published between 1692 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composition de l'orchestre : 2 flûtes à bec, 3 hautbois, 1 basson, 2 trompettes, timbales, cordes
King Arthur by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
116 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Arthur or The British Worthy: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 628. Libretto: John Dryden
116 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,129 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
)
90 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
90 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Indian Queen: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 630. Libretto: John Dryden and Robert Howard
King Arthur by
Henry Purcell(
)
119 editions published between 1790 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
119 editions published between 1790 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantazias by
Henry Purcell(
)
21 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the skill of musick by
John Playford(
Book
)
59 editions published between 1694 and 1991 in English and held by 670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1694 and 1991 in English and held by 670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day 1692 ; Psalm 3 ; Psalm 128 ; music for the funeral of Queen Mary by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
28 editions published between 1954 and 1997 in 6 languages and held by 616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1954 and 1997 in 6 languages and held by 616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emblems by
United States Marine Band(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 607 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 607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This disc features selections by The United States Marine Band under the direction of Timothy W. Foley
The Blessed Virgin's expostulation by
Henry Purcell(
)
51 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
51 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fantasias for viols by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1965 and 1995 in 5 languages and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded in Temple Church, London, April 6-8, 1983
36 editions published between 1965 and 1995 in 5 languages and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded in Temple Church, London, April 6-8, 1983
The tempest by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
41 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
41 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Semi-Opera in Five Acts, Z 631. Libretto: Thomas Shadwell
Music for Queen Mary by
Henry Purcell(
Recording
)
46 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solists: Monteverdi Choir and orchestra ; Equale brass ensemble ; John Eliot
46 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solists: Monteverdi Choir and orchestra ; Equale brass ensemble ; John Eliot
Come ye sons of art : (Ode for the birthday of Queen Mary, 1694) by
Henry Purcell(
)
52 editions published between 1940 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 534 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
52 editions published between 1940 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 534 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Arthur, or, the British worthy a dramatick opera : perform'd at the Queens Theatre by Their Majesties servants by
John Dryden(
Book
)
66 editions published between 1691 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boosey
66 editions published between 1691 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boosey
Five songs medium voice by
Henry Purcell(
)
54 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day = Cäcilien Ode : 1692 by
Henry Purcell(
)
18 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Purcell, 1658-1695 by
William Hayman Cummings(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1881 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1881 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Tate, Nahum 1652-1715 Other Librettist Lyricist Honoree Author Contributor Creator
- Naxos Digital Services US
- Aeneas (Legendary character)
- Dido (Legendary character)
- Anonymous Arranger
- Handel, George Frideric Other Performer Musician Bibliographic antecedent Author Contributor Creator Compiler Composer
- Blow, John -1708 Other Author Musician Composer
- Dryden, John 1631-1700 Other Bibliographic antecedent Librettist Lyricist Author
- Bowman, James Singer Performer Author
- Purcell Society Other Publisher Editor
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Aeneas--(Legendary character) Anthems Arthur,--King Band music Band music, Arranged Brass ensembles Canons, fugues, etc. (String ensemble) Chaconnes Chaconnes (Violins (2), viola, continuo) Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra--Scores Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra--Vocal scores with piano Composers Counterpoint Dido (Legendary character) Dido and Aeneas (Purcell, Henry) England English drama--Restoration Fairies Funeral music Incidental music Incidental music--Excerpts In nomine (Music) Mary--II,--Queen of England, Masques with music Motets Music Music--Computer network resources Music in the theater Operas Operas--Excerpts Operas--Librettos Operas--Scores Operas--Vocal scores with piano Overtures Overtures (Violins (2), violas (2), continuo) Purcell, Henry, Quartets (Violins (2), viola, continuo) Sacred songs (High voice) with harpsichord Sacred songs (High voice) with piano Sacred vocal trios with piano Saint Cecilia's Day Shakespeare, William, String ensembles Symphonies (Band) Viola da gamba Viola da gamba--Instruction and study Viol ensembles Violin--Instruction and study
Alternative Names
Byrd, William, 1543-1623.
Henricus Purcell
Henrijs Pērsels
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
Perselas, H.
Perselas, H., 1659-1695
Pêrsêll, G.
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Persell, Genri, 1659-1695
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Pŭrsel, Kh. (Khenri), 1659-1695
Pursel, Khenri
Pŭrsel, Khenri, 1659-1695
Pyorsell Genri
Χένρι Πέρσελ
Генрі Перселл
Пёрселл, Генри
Перселл, Генри, ap 1659-1695
Хенри Персел
Хенри Пърсел
Հենրի Պյորսել
הנרי פרסל
هنري برسل
هنری پرسل
ჰენრი პერსელი
퍼셀, 헨리 1659-1695
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