Henry Purcell Baroque Born: 10 September 1659, London, UK Nationality: English Died: 21 November 1695, London, UK
Henry Purcell 1659-1695
Purcell was a composer of a uniquely English form of Baroque music which incorporated Italian and French elements. He is one of the greatest English composers and the most famous before the 20th century’s Elgar, Williams, and Britten
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2 thoughts on “Nymphs and Shepherds by Henry Purcell”
Uh-oh, ear-worm time. This song can plague me at times, especially as I can never remember behind the first few lines.
But many thanks, nonetheless.
Jezzie G 
Uh-oh, ear-worm time. This song can plague me at times, especially as I can never remember behind the first few lines.
But many thanks, nonetheless.
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A very old ear-worm too
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