Henry Purcell was one of the great English composers of the Baroque period. He wrote operas, incidental stage music, chamber music including suites and sonatas. church music and court music. One of his most notable works is the opera "Dido and Aeneas" which was first performed in 1689.
This Day in Music History: 1841 - Antonin Dvorak was born in Nelahozeves, near Kralupy, Bohemia. He was a conductor, teacher and composer whose works reflected different influences; from American folk tunes to Brahms' works. His most famous work is the Ninth Symphony from the "New World Symphony."
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