Henry Purcell - Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary, Z.860: 3 Standard & Simplified Versions
Henry Purcell's "Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary" (Z.860) is a seminal Baroque work featuring somber marches and choral settings of biblical texts. Composed for the 1695 funeral of Queen Mary II, it was later performed at Purcell's own funeral. The work includes the famous March with kettledrums that inspired modern performances.
A somber Baroque-era funeral march composed for Queen Mary II of England, later adapted for film and modern arrangements. Characterized by its grave tempo and mournful harmonies.
Henry Purcell's "Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary" (Z.860) is a seminal Baroque work featuring solemn marches and antiphonal choral writing, composed for the 1695 funeral of Queen Mary II of England. Its innovative use of trombones and spatial effects left a lasting impact on European sacred music.
Composed for Queen Mary II's 1695 funeral, this work features somber processions for trumpets, drums, and choirs. It's renowned for being one of the first English compositions to include trombones and ground-breaking harmonies that influenced later Baroque composers.
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