Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Henry Purcell

http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxpurcell.html

A description of the composer's extensive contributions to church and theatre music repertoires is given, with sound files.

Classic Net

http://www.classical.net/music/composer/index.php

A brief biography and portrait of the composer.

Henry Purcell

Http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/purcell.html

This online biography from the British Library includes sound samples as well as information on a newly discovered Purcell manuscript.

Henry Purcell

http://www.naxos.com/composer/purcell.htm

This brief biography and description of major works is provided here.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Where was this composer born and educated?
2			Who were his contemporaries?
3			What were his most important musical pieces?
4			What were his most important musical accomplishments?