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Composer of the Week

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An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Composer of the Week: Henry Purcell (1659-1695): Episode 1: Before the 'Glorious' Revolution

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Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

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Episode 1: Before the 'Glorious' Revolution

Before the 'Glorious' Revolution

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Before the 'Glorious' Revolution

Donald Macleod introduces Purcell's earliest pieces for the stage.

Donald Macleod explores Purcell's earliest dramatic contributions, from songs for plays in the 1680s, to his only 'all-sung' work for the stage - Dido and Aeneas.

Donald Macleod explores Purcell's earliest contributions to the theatre, from a smattering of songs for plays in the 1680s, to his only 'all-sung' work for the stage which has eclipsed all his other theatre music - Dido and Aeneas.  Privately performed before the composer had established himself in the professional theatre, it is now the only piece with a secure place in the modern repertoire.

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Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre

Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre, from songs he wrote for plays in the 1680s to the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete

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