Early Life
When was he born?
1659
When did Henry Purcell die?
November 21, 1695
When was Dido and Aeneas wrote?
In 1688
At what age did Henry Purcell attain an impressive job?
20
How was life like when Dido and Aeneas was written?
The Glorious Revolution war was going on.
Where was he born?
Westminster London.
Where did Henry Purcell die?
Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom.
What was one of his most noticeable compositions?
Dido and Aeneas
What was his best subject?
writing music
How was life when he made his tragic operas?
Different things were made including Baroque arts
What age did he start education?
At age 9.
What was Henry purcell famous for?
A song called the Fairy Queen.
How many tragic operas did he make?
100
How do you pronounce Purcell?
It's “PUR-cell.” It should rhyme with “rehEARsal”.
What war was going on during his composing?
The Glorious Revolution war
When did he start composing music?
At age 20
What period was he in?
The Baroque period.
When was Dido's Lament written?
1683 and 1688
When did his music interest appear ?
When he was a young boy.
What things were invented during his composing?
Air pump, Syringe.
Who was Henry Purcell’s first teacher?
Henry Cooke
How did Henry Purcell die?
His death is unclear.
When was King Arthur written?
1691
What instruments did Henry Purcell play?
organ, harpsichord, strings, and other instruments.
Who was King of England during his composing?
Charles the 2nd