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LoC No.: 03029429
Title: The Great Musicians: Purcell
Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Great Musicians: Purcell" by William Hayman Cummings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the life and contributions of the distinguished English composer Henry Purcell, offering insights into his musical genius and the challenging environment in which he created. The book likely delves into Purcell's experiences, influences, and the context of the music scene during his time, showcasing the evolution of music in England through his works. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of the historical context surrounding Purcell's life and music. It highlights the difficulties faced by musicians during the Commonwealth era, where music and its practitioners were often suppressed, and provides a poignant recounting of the destruction of musical institutions during this tumultuous time. Cummings critiques earlier historians for their negligence in preserving important details about Purcell, emphasizing the lack of authentic records surrounding his life. The narrative introduces Purcell's lineage and early musical education, foreshadowing his rise to prominence in the world of English music, while also hinting at the social and cultural challenges he faced throughout his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, William Hayman, 1831-1915
Editor: Hueffer, Francis, 1845-1889
EBook No.: 50972
Published: Jan 19, 2016
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03029429
Title: The Great Musicians: Purcell
Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Great Musicians: Purcell" by William Hayman Cummings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the life and contributions of the distinguished English composer Henry Purcell, offering insights into his musical genius and the challenging environment in which he created. The book likely delves into Purcell's experiences, influences, and the context of the music scene during his time, showcasing the evolution of music in England through his works. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of the historical context surrounding Purcell's life and music. It highlights the difficulties faced by musicians during the Commonwealth era, where music and its practitioners were often suppressed, and provides a poignant recounting of the destruction of musical institutions during this tumultuous time. Cummings critiques earlier historians for their negligence in preserving important details about Purcell, emphasizing the lack of authentic records surrounding his life. The narrative introduces Purcell's lineage and early musical education, foreshadowing his rise to prominence in the world of English music, while also hinting at the social and cultural challenges he faced throughout his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, William Hayman, 1831-1915
Editor: Hueffer, Francis, 1845-1889
EBook No.: 50972
Published: Jan 19, 2016
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.