Henry Purcell

Henry Purcell's Sonata (Z850) is a work that perfectly illustrates the delicacy of his contrapuntal writing and the expressive richness of English Baroque music. In this sonata, Purcell combines elega...

Henry Purcell's Sonata (Z850) is a work that perfectly illustrates the delicacy of his contrapuntal writing and the expressive richness of English Baroque music. In this sonata, Purcell combines elega...

The famous theme from Purcell's Rondeau (also well-known from Britten's use in The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) is expertly arranged to engage all sections of the orchestra while staying tru...

The famous theme from Purcell's Rondeau (also well-known from Britten's use in The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) is expertly arranged to engage all sections of the orchestra while staying tru...

The famous theme from Purcell's Rondeau (also well-known from Britten's use in The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) is expertly arranged to engage all sections of the orchestra while staying tru...

The famous theme from Purcell's Rondeau (also well-known from Britten's use in The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) is expertly arranged to engage all sections of the orchestra while staying tru...

Orchestration: Solo voice or instrument (Parts provided for voice, instrument in treble clef in C, Bb, Eb, F and bass clef) Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello %26 Bass) Harpsichord Dido's lamen...

Orchestration: 2 Descant/Treble Recorders Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Violin 3, Cello/Double Bass) Piano [continuo] The continuo part is not essential providing the string parts are complete...

Orchestration: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Bass This arrangement by W. Gillies Whittaker with bowing revised by Mary G. Whittaker, is based on the original 1697 edition of Sonata VI of...

Orchestration: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass Trumpet in C Timpani The Indian Queen was a play by Sir Robert Howard and John Dryden, first performed in 1664. In 1695 the play was expanded with...

Based on Purcell's Come, Ye Sons of Art, An English Ode is set in D major with strong lines for each part and minimal chromatics, making it an ideal ensemble teaching piece for developing groups. ?¬ R...

Baroque composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695) wrote incidental music for the play ABDELAZER, OR THE MOOR'S REVENGE by Aphra Behn in 1695. While the play, first performed on or before July 3, 1676, floppe...

Baroque composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695) wrote incidental music for the play ABDELAZER, OR THE MOOR'S REVENGE by Aphra Behn in 1695. While the play, first performed on or before July 3, 1676, floppe...

This adaptation of a piece originally written by Henry Purcell in the 17th century is a marvelous addition to the concert literature for string orchestras of today. Playable entirely in first position...

This adaptation of a piece originally written by Henry Purcell in the 17th century is a marvelous addition to the concert literature for string orchestras of today. Playable entirely in first position...

The most well-known aria from English Purcell's (1659-1695) three-act tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament (also "When I am laid in Earth") is sung by the title character near the end of the op...

The most well-known aria from English Purcell's (1659-1695) three-act tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament (also "When I am laid in Earth") is sung by the title character near the end of the op...

Nelhybel's arrangement of Purcell's Chaconne is done with such careful attention to the musical details, that the music stays true to Purcell, and yet has the added touch of one of the great composers...

Nelhybel's arrangement of Purcell's Chaconne is done with such careful attention to the musical details, that the music stays true to Purcell, and yet has the added touch of one of the great composers...

As is known from Purcell's catalog of works, he wrote incidental music for a number of contemporary dramas. Some of these are vocal scenes, but most are sequences of short instrumental pieces: Overtur...

Wie aus dem Werkverzeichnis Purcells bekannt ist, hat er zu einer Reihe zeitgenössischer Dramen Bühnenmusiken geschrieben. Zum Teil handelt es sich um Gesangsszenen, hauptsächlich aber um Folgen kurze...