Henry Purcell

A super-simple full orchestra setting of a classic Baroque tune! In the key of G, each section plays the melody in very comfortable ranges with doubling galore. Using mainly quarter and half notes, th...

“Hail! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!” – this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell’s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of mu...

This Ode is the last of six Purcell composed for the celebration of the birthday of Queen Mary, wife of William III. It was performed on 30th April, 1694 when the queen was 33 years old. She died in D...

Henry Purcell wrote several works in honour of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of church music. The best known of these works probably is Hail! Bright Cecilia (1692) the solo part of which was performed b...

Henry Purcell's only Opera proper, Dido and Aeneas is a magnificent example of English Baroque music, with lively dances and passionate aria sections that demonstrate Purcell's masterful compositional...

Martland's arrangements of Purcell's music are wonderfully inventive and beautiful. Fantazia 7 for the unusual line up of trombone quartet is no exception and offers performers music that transports b...

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...

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...

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...

Stimmensatz - 5 Violinen I, 5 Violinen II, 3 Violen, 5 Bassi - 2 Violinen, Viola, Bassi; Cembalo ad lib.

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Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

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...

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...

Henry Purcell (1659–1695) was one of England's greatest Baroque composers, admired for his expressive vocal writing and inventive harmonies. He composed sacred music, chamber works, and groundbreaking...