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| Henry Purcell |
-Compiled by Brian Mendonca
Work: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, Z 720
Published: 1697
Form: Sonata
Period: Baroque
Duration: 7.33 mins.
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Violin: Sorin Alexandru Horlea
Piano: Elizaveta Kopelman
Year of recording: 2012
Movements Duration Counter
I. Adagio (3.11) (0.00)
II. Allegro Moderato (1.14) (3.11)
III. Largo (1.37) (4.25)
IV. Vivace (1.31) (6.02)
Context
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was an English composer. He lived in London. He died young at the age of 36. He was influenced by the Italian composers but gave his music an English idiom. He composed several works on English themes like King Arthur and the glory of England. He was versatile. He composed music for the church, the stage, the court and private entertainment. He is buried in Westminister Abbey, not far from the organ.
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