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Henry Purcell -Trumpet Tune and Bell Symphony

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Uploaded by on Nov 14, 2009

Henry Purcell (10 September 1659 (?) - 21 November 1695), was an English Baroque composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements but devised a peculiarly English style of Baroque music.

Purcell is among the Baroque composers who has had a direct influence on modern rock and roll; according to Pete Townshend of The Who, Purcell was among his influences, particularly evident in the opening bars of The Who's "Pinball Wizard". The song "Procession" by British rock band Queen is obviously inspired by the processional section from Purcell's "Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary," which was also adapted for the synthesizer by Wendy Carlos to serve as the theme music for the 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. Meanwhile, noted cult New Wave artist Klaus Nomi regularly performed "The Cold Song" from King Arthur during his career, including a version on his debut self-titled album, Klaus Nomi, from 1981; his last public performance before his untimely death was an interpretation of the piece done with a full orchestra in December 1982 in Munich. Purcell wrote the song for a bass, but numerous countertenors have performed the piece in homage to Nomi.

In the 21st century, the soundtrack to the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice features a dance titled "A Postcard to Henry Purcell," which is a version by composer Dario Marianelli of the Abdelazar theme.

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  • Ottima lettura ed esecuzione nello sirito di Pursell

  • Captures the spirit of imperial majesty

  • Very good performance. Thanks for posting, bartje.

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  • Great, well-balanced, elegant Purcell performance. Thanks for uploading world heritage like this.

  • Great version

  • Great sound quality and lovely music, love Purcell!

  • Dit is echt geweldig mooi gespeeld. En wat een klank... schitterend! Bedankt voor het plaatsen.

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