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Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674 - December 1 1707) was an English composer, now better remembered for the popular keyboard piece attributed to him, the ''Prince of Denmark's March, commonly called the Trumpet Voluntary'' and attributed for a long time to Henry Purcell. Thought to keep around been natural inside London in 1674, Clarke was a pupil of John Blow at St Paul's Cathedral. He down the road became organist at the Chapel Royal. "A violent and hopeless passion for a very beautiful lady of a rank superior to his own" driven him to commit suicide by shooting himself. He was succeeded inside his post by William Croft.
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Jeremiah Clarke Biography includes cause of death and misattribution of music. Also links to related information and for purchase of music, books, and CDs. Classical Music Archives: Clarke Music files offered in MIDI format. Clarke, Jeremiah Biography showing his progression as chorister, organist, and composer, confusion of him and Purcell, his suicide, and noted works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707) Brief biographical sketch and comments on instrumental music with recommended recording. Jeremiah Clarke Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, comments on works, links, and MIDI audio of The Prince of Denmark's March. |
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