Purcell by John F. Runciman
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immortal: time is nothing: he can wait. If our age neglects him, his age
neglected Shakespeare. Shakespeare's time came; Purcell's cannot be for ever delayed. LIST OF WORKS. Music for over fifty dramas, including _Dioclesian_ (1690), _King Arthur_ (1692), _Bonduca_, _The Indian Queen_, and _The Tempest_ (1695). Over two hundred songs, duets, catches, etc. Twelve sonatas of three parts (1683), ten of four parts (published 1697). _Harpsichord Lessons_ (published 1696). A number of fantasias for strings. About one hundred anthems; a quantity of sacred music apparently not for Church use; _Te Deum_ and _Jubilate in D_; complete service in B flat; evening service in G minor. BELL'S MINIATURE SERIES OF MUSICIANS |
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