Brief biography and caricature with summaries of dramatic works and of sacred and secular vocal music.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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.
Audio files offered in MIDI format.
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.
Song title list from recmusic.org with English texts and translations from those in Latin.
Karadar listing with the libretto of Venus and Adonis.
Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life and MIDI audio files.
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