Henry Purcell
1659-1695. Called the "British Orpheus", he was arguably the most influential English Baroque composer.
Among his works are the opera Dido and Aeneas and the semi-operas King Arthur and The Fairy Queen.
1659-1695. Called the "British Orpheus", he was arguably the most influential English Baroque composer.
Among his works are the opera Dido and Aeneas and the semi-operas King Arthur and The Fairy Queen.