Farrah PukinChoir EssayMarking Period 4/34/14Henry Purcell was a common composer in the 17th century. He was born September 10, 1659, in Old Pye Street, St. Ann's Lane; Westminster. This area was known as Devil's Acre and was considered one of the worst areas of London; it is central London, located on the north bank of the River Thames. Purcell had two other brothers: Edward and Daniel Purcell. Daniel Purcell was the youngest brother and he was also known as the famous composer who wrote the music for the majority of the last act of The Indian Queen after the death of his brother (Henry). Purcell was a composer of the Baroque period; in the 19th century, the Baroque period was used to describe Western European art music. It was an era that lasted for decades and varied with musical artists from all European countries like England, France, Spain, etc. Many famous musicians we know today are from these areas. Purcell was one of those geniuses who possessed a talent that inevitably had to be explored. This happened between the years 1600 and 1750. There were many famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Handel; Johann Bach was a German composer and musician who also belonged to the Baroque period. He creates new musical styles and harmonic organization. Bach composed many sonatinas and other famous pieces. George Frideric Handel was also a Baroque composer of German origin very famous for his operas and organ concertos. Handel was also buried at Westminster Abbey, as was Henry Purcell. There were many vocal, musical and instrumental composers of the time. Henry Purcell was a well-known English composer born in 1659 and died in 1695. Purcell incorporat...... middle of paper ...... Purcell included some of his personal feelings in his work at many points. Henry Purcell was always known for his good works and never really had people who didn't like him. Purcell strove to expand the realm of theater in London, but few people respected his views on the arts. Over time, Purcell made great strides with the public with his new musical works and as he composed pieces for the royal family in London, he received more and more patronage. In conclusion, Henry Purcell was a man full of music who passed away. at an early age. He was discovered while composing for royalty and nobility because his father was very well known in the chapel. Henry Purcell was a 17th century composer and Baroque composer. He not only wrote for plays and for the theater, but he also composed the piece for the funeral of Queen Mary II and his own funeral..