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Title: Purcell

Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Purcell" by John F. Runciman is a biographical account published in the early 20th century that explores the life and works of the renowned English composer Henry Purcell. Runciman provides an insightful analysis of Purcell's music, contrasting it with his predecessors and contemporaries while highlighting its enduring freshness and emotional depth. The book seeks to illuminate Purcell's contribution to music in the late 17th century and capture the essence of his style—one that bridges the secular and sacred with remarkable fluidity. In this detailed examination, Runciman delves into the sparse biographical information surrounding Purcell's life, suggesting that the composer's legacy lies not just in his compositions for the Church but also in his extensive work for the stage and theater. The text emphasizes Purcell's unique musical voice, characterized by a blend of robust health and youthful vigor, and his ability to evoke nature's essence through sound. Runciman also acknowledges the challenges faced by Purcell’s successors, indicating that his music represents a pinnacle of English composition that has not been surpassed since. The book culminates in a plea for the recognition of Purcell's genius, which Runciman argues has been overshadowed by later musical developments, while advocating for a revival of interest in his timeless works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Runciman, John F., 1866-1916

EBook No.: 14430

Published: Dec 23, 2004

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Purcell

Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Purcell" by John F. Runciman is a biographical account published in the early 20th century that explores the life and works of the renowned English composer Henry Purcell. Runciman provides an insightful analysis of Purcell's music, contrasting it with his predecessors and contemporaries while highlighting its enduring freshness and emotional depth. The book seeks to illuminate Purcell's contribution to music in the late 17th century and capture the essence of his style—one that bridges the secular and sacred with remarkable fluidity. In this detailed examination, Runciman delves into the sparse biographical information surrounding Purcell's life, suggesting that the composer's legacy lies not just in his compositions for the Church but also in his extensive work for the stage and theater. The text emphasizes Purcell's unique musical voice, characterized by a blend of robust health and youthful vigor, and his ability to evoke nature's essence through sound. Runciman also acknowledges the challenges faced by Purcell’s successors, indicating that his music represents a pinnacle of English composition that has not been surpassed since. The book culminates in a plea for the recognition of Purcell's genius, which Runciman argues has been overshadowed by later musical developments, while advocating for a revival of interest in his timeless works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Runciman, John F., 1866-1916

EBook No.: 14430

Published: Dec 23, 2004

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.