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100	1		_aCummings, William Hayman, _d1831-1915
245	1	4	_aThe Great Musicians: Purcell
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-01-19
508			_aProduced by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Great Musicians: Purcell" by William Hayman Cummings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the life and contributions of the distinguished English composer Henry Purcell, offering insights into his musical genius and the challenging environment in which he created. The book likely delves into Purcell's experiences, influences, and the context of the music scene during his time, showcasing the evolution of music in England through his works. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of the historical context surrounding Purcell's life and music. It highlights the difficulties faced by musicians during the Commonwealth era, where music and its practitioners were often suppressed, and provides a poignant recounting of the destruction of musical institutions during this tumultuous time. Cummings critiques earlier historians for their negligence in preserving important details about Purcell, emphasizing the lack of authentic records surrounding his life. The narrative introduces Purcell's lineage and early musical education, foreshadowing his rise to prominence in the world of English music, while also hinting at the social and cultural challenges he faced throughout his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPurcell, Henry, 1659-1695
700	1		_aHueffer, Francis, _d1845-1889
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50972
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