The Birth of British Music: Purcell: The Londoner

SINOPSIS

Conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the origins of British music through the lives of four of its most notable composers. He begins by explaining how Henry Purcell captured the essence of 17th-century London in his compositions, from tavern songs and sacred music to pioneering stage works such as Dido and Aeneas. Featuring performances by the Army of Generals, John Tomlinson and the Choir of Westminster Abbey.