A Study Of Henry Purcell’s Ode

Throughout the development of British music,not in other ways(politics,literature,etc.)as in history has the status of the part,but the British music also never not unknown.From the establishment of a pan-european Renaissance style,to the 19th and 20th centuries elgar and britten’s shock Europe,British music with its unique temperature infection with Europe and the world.And baroque period one of the greatest British composer Henry Purcell home to opera "Dido and Aeneas" hold the baroque opera history,it reflects the late 17th century British music of the tide,but in fact Purcell left an opera work outstanding works is far more than that,as a musician,who works at court palace,including carols and popular songs,music is an essential part of his artistic career,carol is one of the most important of a music genre Purcell,has the very important literature and aesthetic value.This article will combine in the 17th century,the British music history environment impact on the UK and continental Europe,as well as Purcell the characteristics of the important works of different periods of creation,analysis of Purcell carols and welcome song creation of artistic value.The article structure includes four chapters,introduction;Chapter one:the cultural and artistic characteristics of Britain in the 17th century;The second chapter,Purcell’s carols and welcome songwriting;The third chapter and important works music style and cultural implication analysis;Chapter four:the influence of Purcell’s carols on the development of music in England;The epilogue.