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Blow, John
English Baroque composer John Blow (1649-1708) was teacher to Henry Purcell, who was ten years his junior, yet who died before Blow. This event led him to compose the Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell.
He wrote one small opera, Venus and Adonis. His primary genre was church music, where he wrote twelve services, around 100 anthems, including "God Spake Sometime in Visions," and many instrumental pieces. He also wrote secular instrumental and vocal works.
He wrote one small opera, Venus and Adonis. His primary genre was church music, where he wrote twelve services, around 100 anthems, including "God Spake Sometime in Visions," and many instrumental pieces. He also wrote secular instrumental and vocal works.
Sites in Blow, John
The Operas of John Blow
Karadar listing with the libretto of Venus and Adonis.
Blow, John (1649 - 1708)
Brief biography and caricature with summaries of dramatic works and of sacred and secular vocal music.
Blow, John (1649 - 1708), United Kingdom
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
John Blow
Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life and MIDI audio files.
Grave of John Blow
Find a Grave extended biography and photographs of his tomb in the North Choir of Westminster Abbey. Includes link to listing of others encrypted in the church.
Classical Music Archives: Blow
Audio files offered in MIDI format.
Blow, John
Musical biography with early training, official positions and appointments, and commentary on his relationship with Purcell and his own individuality in composition. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
John Blow
Song title list from recmusic.org with English texts and translations from those in Latin. |
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