Purcell: An Extraordinary life (An Extraordinary Life (ABRSM))
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In this vivid portrait, Bruce Wood illuminates the sometimes shadowy figure of Henry Purcell, richly evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century England - full of intrigues and plots. By interweaving the events during an unparalleled period of social and political change with the life and music of Purcell, Wood creates an account of this elusive English genius that is hard to put down.
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In this vivid portrait, Bruce Wood illuminates the sometimes shadowy figure of Henry Purcell, richly evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century England - full of intrigues and plots. By interweaving the events during an unparalleled period of social and political change with the life and music of Purcell, Wood creates an account of this elusive English genius that is hard to put down.
Title: Purcell: An Extraordinary life (An Extraordinary Life (ABRSM))
Author: Wood, Bruce
ISBN: 9781860962981
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Publisher: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Publication Date: 2009-06-18
Number of Pages: 192
Weight: 0.2405 kg
Bruce Wood's evocation of economic crises, credit crunches, pandemics and even expenses scandals in the 17th century is in the best tradition of Purcell scholarship ... a good read, with footnotes page by page, a good index, and a meticulously up-to-date bibliography. * BBC Music Magazine *
Bruce Wood's work brings the famous composer's biography to light, making it fascinating and full of life in 1600s London ... one wants to continue reading and not put the book back on the shelf. Purcell: an extraordinary life is full of historical fact interwoven with documents of the time and Woods' clever writing style. Its inexpensive price belies its true worth to the musical community and the choral musician's library. * American Choral Directors Association Choral Journal *
Wood's enthusiasm for his subject pervades the book, which is strongly recommended to all. * Musical Opinion *
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