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- Charles Henry Purcell (27 January 1883 – 7 September 1951) was one of the most distinguished civil engineers in the United States during the 20th century. He was the chief engineer of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, which was his most notable design.
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Henry Purcell (/ ˈ p ɜːr s əl /, rare: / p ər ˈ s ɛ l /; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer of Baroque music. Purcell's musical style was uniquely English, although it incorporated Italian and French elements.
Dec 24, 2009 · Charles Hazlewood outlines the plans for Purcell broadcasts during the Composers of the Year celebrations. Charles was filmed specially for the website in the Church of St Martin-within-Ludgate...
Henry Purcell, English composer of the middle Baroque period, most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, Dido and Aeneas; and his incidental music to a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream called The Fairy Queen.
Thomas Purcell and an older Henry are noted as musicians in King Charles II's Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, but who actually sired the world-renowned composer is unclear. Despite his vague parentage, Purcell was unquestionably shaped by a musical family.
Tracks like 'I Can See for Miles', 'Won’t Get Fooled Again', and 'Pinball Wizard' all owe their existence to the Baroque composer. Purcell’s music has inspired all sorts of musicians, including Pete Townsend of The Who, who identified Purcell’s harmonies as an influence on the band’s music.
A leading composer of the Baroque Period, Purcell’s styles and techniques helped to change the face of music composition in Britain. Purcell’s earliest known composition was written in honor of King Charles’ birthday. Purcell composed the music for Queen Mary’s funeral. A short time later, the same music was used at his own funeral.
