1649–1708. British composer in the English Baroque tradition.

English Baroque composer, teacher of Purcell, and organist at Westminster Abbey. Known primarily for Venus and Adonis (an early English opera), anthems, and odes. Frequently paired with Purcell in recordings.

Signature works: Venus and Adonis, Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, God spake sometime in visions, Salvator mundi.