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Composed by Henry Purcell for organ.
Here I arranged it for brass ensemble.
Acoustics of the Ulm Munster/Cathedral nave, Germany with Space Designer
Photograph: Westminster Abbey nave
Dedicated to Drakonis
Henry Purcell born 1659, died Westminster, 21 November 1695
He was a chorister in the Chapel Royal until his voice broke in 1673, and he was then made assistant to John Hingeston, whom he succeeded as organ maker and keeper of the King's instruments in 1683. In 1677 he was appointed composer-in-ordinary for the King's violins and in 1679 succeeded his teacher, Blow, as organist of Westminster Abbey. It was probably in 1680 or 1681 that he married. From that time he began writing music for the theatre. In 1682 he was appointed an organist of the Chapel Royal. His court appointments were renewed by James II in 1685 and by William III in 1689, and on each occasion he had the duty of providing a second organ for the coronation. The last royal occasion for which he provided music was Queen Mary's funeral in 1695. Before the year ended Purcell himself was dead; he was buried in Westminster Abbey on 26 November 1695.
Here I arranged it for brass ensemble.
Acoustics of the Ulm Munster/Cathedral nave, Germany with Space Designer
Photograph: Westminster Abbey nave
Dedicated to Drakonis
Henry Purcell born 1659, died Westminster, 21 November 1695
He was a chorister in the Chapel Royal until his voice broke in 1673, and he was then made assistant to John Hingeston, whom he succeeded as organ maker and keeper of the King's instruments in 1683. In 1677 he was appointed composer-in-ordinary for the King's violins and in 1679 succeeded his teacher, Blow, as organist of Westminster Abbey. It was probably in 1680 or 1681 that he married. From that time he began writing music for the theatre. In 1682 he was appointed an organist of the Chapel Royal. His court appointments were renewed by James II in 1685 and by William III in 1689, and on each occasion he had the duty of providing a second organ for the coronation. The last royal occasion for which he provided music was Queen Mary's funeral in 1695. Before the year ended Purcell himself was dead; he was buried in Westminster Abbey on 26 November 1695.
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drakonis
What a wonderful thoughtful dedication, ah, Purcell. And this seems to work quite well as a piece for brass, well done... of course it helps to have your dextrous touch at the tricky brass samples. This sounds rich and warm, and the "Space Designer" reverb doesn't muddy it. So did you drop a register down an octave so you didn't have to score for a piccolo trumpet? :-) The low brass especially sound wonderful here. I had the pleasure of touring Westminster Abbey in High School, and was in awe, amazing architecture and acoustics, and I now learn that Isaac Newton has a great composer to keep him company there.
You've warmed my heart, thank you!
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Drakonis