Henry Purcell Career

Who was Henry Purcell's teacher?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

What was Henry Purcell's earliest work?

• Ode for the King's birthday

• Dido and Aneas

• I was glad

• My Heart is Inditing

Where did Henry Purcell become an assistant organ builder?

• Chapel Royal

• Westminster School

• Westminster Abbey

• Theatre

What position did Henry Purcell hold at Westminster Abbey?

• Organist

• Chorister

• Composer

• Copyist

When did Henry Purcell return to theatre and opera composition?

• 1670

• 1679

• 1682

• 1687

Who wrote much of the music for The Indian Queen after Purcell's death?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

What did Henry Purcell mostly write when he was organist at Westminster Abbey?

• Sacred music

• Opera

• Odes

• Anthems

What did Henry Purcell compose for the King and the Royal Family?

• I was glad

• My Heart is Inditing

• Odes and anthems

• Dido and Aneas

What was Henry Purcell's role at the Chapel Royal?

• Organist

• Chorister

• Composer

• Copyist

What did Henry Purcell write for the theatre?

• Odes

• Anthems

• Sacred music

• Opera