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Music for St Cecilia's Day: From Purcell to Handel

About Music for St Cecilia's Day: From Purcell to Handel

In 1683 English court musicians and the Musical Society of London joined forces to celebrate St Cecilia's Day (22 November) with a feast and the performance of specially composed music. The most prominent composers and poets of the age wrote for these occasions, including Henry Purcell, John Blow, John Dryden and William Congreve.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781783273478
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 399
  • Published:
  • February 14, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 241x165x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 870 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Music for St Cecilia's Day: From Purcell to Handel

In 1683 English court musicians and the Musical Society of London joined forces to celebrate St Cecilia's Day (22 November) with a feast and the performance of specially composed music. The most prominent composers and poets of the age wrote for these occasions, including Henry Purcell, John Blow, John Dryden and William Congreve.

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