Purcell

Purcell A Biography

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Publisher's Synopsis

A biography of the Baroque composer following Purcell's career from chorister at the Chapel Royal, to theater and court composer, and through his period as a writer of sacred and chamber music. Although set against the political, religious, and theatrical moods of the Restoration, the biography roots itself in the music itself emphasizing Purcell's

Book information

ISBN: 9781555532871
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Imprint: Northeastern University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 780.92
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 635g
Height: 235mm
Width: 159mm
Spine width: 25mm