Henry Purcell Professions : Composer Born : September 10, 1659 Died : November 21, 1695 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Henry Purcell As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes; and as poetry is a rise above prose and oratory, so is music the exaltation of poetry. Henry Purcell oratory exaltation harmony Poetry and painting have arrived to their perfection in our own country; music is yet but in its nonage [immaturity], a forward Child, which gives hope of what it may be hereafter in England, when the masters of it shall find more Encouragement. Henry Purcell encouragement country children I attempt from love's sickness to fly. Henry Purcell sickness Christ is made the sure foundation Henry Purcell foundation made christ Similar Authors Igor Stravinsky composer Irving Berlin composer Brian Ferneyhough composer Bryce Dessner composer Bradley Joseph composer Boudleaux Bryant composer All Authors
