HENRY PURCELL

WHEN WAS HE BORN

• He was born in Westminster, United Kingdom
• He was born on September 10, 1659

WHEN DID HE DIE

• He died in London, England
• He died on November 21, 1695

HIS EDICATION

• He went to Westminster
• He worked in Chapel Royal
• His teacher was Dr. John Blow

PROFESSIONAL WORK

• He worked in Westminster
• For 3 different kings for over 25 years

MOST FAMOS COMPOSTION

• The trumpet tune

LINK TO SONG

• http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngn77Nl9HIk&feature=kp

FACTS

• In 1682 Purcell married Frances Peters and had 6 children although 4 died in infancy Purcell composed
• The Fairy-Queen which was an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Family background: Wealthy and well connected.
• His father was a gentleman of the chapel-royal, and sang at the coronation of King Charles II of England

PICTURES

• http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/purcell.php
• http://www.pianostreet.com/purcell-sheet-music/