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purcell

/ˈpɜː.səl/

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noun

/ˈpɜː.səl/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому органисту и композитору, служившему в Вестминстерском аббатстве и создавшему множество театральных произведений, действовавшему в конце XVII века.

A proper noun referring to an English organist and composer who served at Westminster Abbey and created numerous theatrical works, active in the late 17th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalbritish

    Henry Purcell, a prominent English composer of the Baroque period, known for his operas, sacred music, and instrumental works.

    ruАнглийский композитор

    • Purcell's opera 'Dido and Aeneas' is a masterpiece of Baroque music.
    • He served as an organist at Westminster Abbey.
    • Many of Purcell's theatrical pieces were written for the London stage.