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Originally published in 1928, this book contains an edition of John
Dryden's play King Arthur, which was first performed in 1691. The
subsequent alterations made by Henry Purcell are noted where they
alter or expand the text. This book will be of value to anyone with
an interest in English opera or Restoration drama.
First published in 1931, this book presents the text of Thomas
Purcell's opera The Fairy Queen, which was performed in this form
as an acted adaptation at the New Theatre, Cambridge from 10-14
February 1931. Purcell based his opera on A Midsummer Night's Dream
and this version was altered to incorporate more dialogue from
Shakespeare's play in place of changes made by an anonymous
librettist in 1692. This book will be of value to anyone with an
interest in Purcell and Shakespeare.
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Various Artists - Audite Finem (CD)
Charter Choir of Homerton College, Cambridge, William Byrd, Henry Purcell, Edgar Bainton, Samuel Wesley, …
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Keyboard Works (Book, Reprint)
Henry Purcell; Introduction by William Barclay Squire
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Near-complete collection of great English composer's keyboard compositions, including the eight suites, the core of his keyboard works. Also included are many miscellaneous one-movement pieces: airs, trumpet tunes (for harpsichord solo), grounds, preludes, dances, etc. Edited with a preface by noted music scholar William Barclay Squire.
Music examples and charts illustrate the analyses, and each
essay is fully annotated by the editor. In some cases, the results
of original research by the editor or by others working in the
field are published here for the first time. Much of the material
has never before appeared in English.
A score embodying the best available musical text.
Historical background-what is known of the circumstances
surrounding the origin of the work, including (where relevant)
original source material.
A detailed analysis of the music, by the editor of the volume or
another well-known scholar.
Other significant analytic essays and critical comments,
exposing the student to a variety of opinions about the music.
(Music Sales America). Both Te Deum and Jubilate Deo were first
performed on St. Cecilia's Day 1694 in St Bride's Church, London.
They were subsequently adopted for use on all the principal festal
occasions, such as National Thanksgivings and provisional music
meetings such as those of the Three Choirs. They retained their
popularity until Handel's Dettingen setting superceded them fifty
years later. For two sopranos, two altos, tenor and bass soli, SATB
chorus, trumpets strings and organ. This vocal score includes the
organ part. Edited by J.F. Bridge.
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Dido And Aeneas (Book)
Henry Purcell; Edited by Margaret Laurie, Thurston Dart
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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
and choral writing skill. Based on a libretto by Nahum Tate it was
first performed in 1689, comprises three acts and lasts about an
hour. Filled with dramatic lyricism with a wide range of musical
and emotional content, it is a monumental Baroque composition
considered to be one of England's foremost operatic works. Dido and
Aeneas contains all the elements for a successful opera including a
shipwreck, sorcery, love and lost love and death. This is the Vocal
and Full Operatic Score, edited by Margaret Laurie and Thurston
Dart. With its interesting and imaginative realization and
authentic editorial process this is an excellent edition that
features some performing choices and variants and also includes the
reconstructed prologue.
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