• Song For The Duke Of Gloucester's Birthday 1695 by Henry Purcell Score - Sheet Music

Song For The Duke Of Gloucester's Birthday 1695 Purcell Society Volume 4 Full Score by Henry Purcell Score - Sheet Music

By Henry Purcell

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal court and Westminster Abbey, and is considered by many to be the greatest ever English-born composer. His prolific work covered all fields: orchestral, ecclesiastical, operatic, theatrical, incidental, and chamber music were all enriched by his output. One of Purcell's last pieces, Who Can From Joy Refrain? (Z 342) was written for the 6th birthday of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, in June 1695. The Prince was said to enjoy the brash tone of the Trumpet, so the prominent Trumpet part was written especially for him. Unusually, Purcell also made use of the recently-introduced Oboe and Bassoon. A real asset to the catalogue, A Song For The Duke Of Gloucester's Birthday showcases the very best of Purcell's genius.

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Summary
Genres:
Opera Baroque Period Birthday
Composers:
Henry Purcell
Publishers:
Novello & Co Ltd.
EAN:
5020679553886
Format:
Score Collection / Songbook
Item types:
Physical
Artist:
Henry Purcell
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
68
Size:
7.75x10.75x0.216 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.53 pounds
Detailed Description
Opera (Full Score)

SKU: HL.14030823

Purcell Society Volume 4 Full Score. Composed by Henry Purcell. Music Sales America. Baroque, Classical, Opera. Softcover. 68 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV151004. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14030823).

7.75x10.75x0.216 inches.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal court and Westminster Abbey, and is considered by many to be the greatest ever English-born composer. His prolific work covered all fields: orchestral, ecclesiastical, operatic, theatrical, incidental, and chamber music were all enriched by his output. One of Purcell's last pieces, Who Can From Joy Refrain? (Z 342) was written for the 6th birthday of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, in June 1695. The Prince was said to enjoy the brash tone of the Trumpet, so the prominent Trumpet part was written especially for him. Unusually, Purcell also made use of the recently-introduced Oboe and Bassoon. A real asset to the catalogue, A Song For The Duke Of Gloucester's Birthday showcases the very best of Purcell's genius.

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