Purcell / Arthur Hutchings.

Author/creator Hutchings, Arthur
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : British Broadcasting Corporation, 1982.
Description87 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695--Criticism and interpretation.
Composers--England. --Criticism and interpretation.

SeriesBBC music guides
BBC music guides (London, England) ^A638256
Contents Purcell and his contemporaries -- Church and religious music -- Chamber and instrumental music -- Odes and music for occasions -- Theatre and dramatic music. Dido and Aeneas ; Dioclesian ; King Arthur, or The British Worthy ; The Fairy Queen ; The Indian Queen ; The Tempest -- Dances and songs -- Purcell's personality and character -- A summary biography.
Abstract Henry Purcell is widely regarded as the greatest of English composers, certainly the greatest of his time. In this book, the author offers a guide to the most important works of Purcell that we are likely to encounter in broadcasts and in the concert hall, and surveys the range and depth of his achievement.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 82241626
ISBN0563171847 (pbk.) :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.P93 H9 1982 ✔ Available Place Hold