Organist and composer of Baroque music. His style was considered uniquely English. Born St Ann's Lane, Old Pye Street, Westminster, c. 10 September 1959. Died at home in Marsham Street.
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Henry Purcell
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Henry Purcell - Queen Elizabeth Hall
The music notation is the opening of Dido's lament, 'When I am laid in earth'...
Henry Purcell statue
The form of the statue is similar to that of the 'Green Man' carvings in chur...
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Henry Purcell - Queen Elizabeth Hall
The music notation is the opening of Dido's lament, 'When I am laid in earth'...
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