The Organist and Composer Daniel Purcell, 1664 - 1717
The Organist and Composer Daniel Purcell, 1664 - 1717
The portrait opposite is thought to be of Daniel Purcell and thought to be by John Closterman, however it has not been authencatied. It is part of the National Gallery Colloection.
At the age of 14, Purcell became a chorister at the Royal Chapel. Around 1690 he was appointed organist of Magdalene College Oxford. Here he beacme well know as a local musician and an excellent drinking companion. It was around 1690 that he began to produce some of his major compositions, writing the incidental music for many theatre plays.
In 1713 he became the organist at St Andrew's Church Holborn, a position he held for the remainder of his life.
Danel Purcell was considered by many commentators of his day, to be a better musician that his elder brother Henry Purcell. who always overshadowed him.
Purcell has composed a setting for the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. Sanderstead Singers sang these compositions at Norwich Cathedral in 2017, as a of mark of his 300th anniversary.
Danel Purcell was considered by many commentators of his day, to be a better musician that his elder brother Henry Purcell. who always overshadowed him.
Purcell has composed a setting for the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. Sanderstead Singers sang these compositions at Norwich Cathedral in 2017, as a of mark of his 300th anniversary.
The following is a recording of Purcell's 'Magnificat in Em' sung at Norwich Cathedral during August 2017. The conductor was Fred Irvine and the Organist was Dan Soper. The recording is a Dartworth recording.
The following is a recording of Purcell's 'Nunc Dimittis in Em' sung at Norwich Cathedral during August 2017. The conductor was Fred Irvine and the Organist was Dan Soper. The recording is a Dartworth recording.
Acknowledgement: The information about Daniel Purcell, has been taken from the 18th Century Music Website.
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