Purcell (1881)

Purcell (1881) is a biographical book written by William Hayman Cummings that delves into the life and works of the famous English composer Henry Purcell. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Purcell's life, from his birth in 1659 to his untimely death at the age of 36. Cummings explores Purcell's musical career, highlighting his most significant compositions and his contributions to the development of English music during the Baroque era.The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of Purcell's life, including his family background, his education and training, his work for the royal court, and his collaborations with other musicians. Cummings also discusses Purcell's personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his family.Throughout the book, Cummings provides detailed analysis of Purcell's music, discussing the influences that shaped his style and the innovations he introduced to the English musical tradition. He explores Purcell's use of harmony, melody, and counterpoint, as well as his mastery of different musical genres, such as opera, instrumental music, and sacred music.Purcell (1881) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Henry Purcell, as well as for students and scholars of English music and Baroque music in general. With its detailed historical and musical analysis, the book offers a rich and engaging portrait of one of England's greatest composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.