http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38478&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rssHenry Purcell (1659-1695) was one of the most important early English Opera composers and a master organist at the Chapel Royal. His style was distinctly English, though it also contained other influences such as the sweeping, grand overtures of France and the beautiful aria melodies of Italy. Much of Purcell's music was meant to accompany theater, diverting the audience's attention between scenes and punctuating important happenings in the drama. In his early Opera <I>Dido and Aeneas</I>, the slightest dissonant turn in the melody often reflected crucial happenings in the verse. In addition to his important vocal work, Purcell also wrote instrumental music, lively dances and pieces for the church.Baroqueen720Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:41:57 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38478&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was one of the most important early English Opera composers and a master organist at the Chapel Royal. His style was distinctly English, though it also contained other influences such as the sweeping, grand overtures of France and the beautiful aria melodies of Italy. Much of Purcell's music was meant to accompany theater, diverting the audience's attention between scenes and punctuating important happenings in the drama. In his early Opera <I>Dido and Aeneas</I>, the slightest dissonant turn in the melody often reflected crucial happenings in the verse. In addition to his important vocal work, Purcell also wrote instrumental music, lively dances and pieces for the church. http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30341997&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:14 -0800 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 30341997 ply.30341997 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30341997&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23944507&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:15:14 -0800 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 23944507 ply.23944507 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23944507&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15722916&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Electronica/Dance Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:02:37 -0700 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 15722916 ply.15722916 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15722916&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15722913&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:11:42 -0700 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 15722913 ply.15722913 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15722913&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14349731&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:47 -0700 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 14349731 ply.14349731 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14349731&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12867995&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:05:48 -0700 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 12867995 ply.12867995 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12867995&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9351398&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:07:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 9351398 ply.9351398 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9351398&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9351406&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:46:34 -0800 Playlists Featuring Henry Purcell on Rhapsody Online 9351406 ply.9351406 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9351406&variant=play&rws=%2Fhenry-purcell%2Fplaylists.rss