Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)
GB-Lbl Add. MS 30930
Henry Purcell's autographs, including the complete Fantasia, are available from the British Library, but are only available for online viewing, so those interested should consult them directly. Please note that the autographs are written backwards from the last page, unlike the usual case.
The numbering of the fantasias is No.--- is a serial number including three three-voiced fantasias, and the numbers in parentheses () are for four-voiced fantasias only.
No.4 Fantazia à4 (1)
date --- June 10. 1680.
bar1-21 : A part, Fugue with inverse Theme + Stretta + augumented Theme
bar21-29 : B part, Purcell's distinctive harmonic progression continues.
bar29-35 : C part, Brisk, two theme Fugue style
bar35-47 : D part
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