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Which musical jobs did Henry Purcell hold at Westminster Abbey?
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell.
Henry Purcell held several positions at Westminster Abbey throughout his career:
- Organ Tuner: From 1674 to 1678, he was responsible for tuning the organ.1
- Copyist: During 1675–1676, he was employed to copy organ parts of anthems.1
- Organist: In 1679, he was appointed as the organist of Westminster Abbey, succeeding the composer John Blow.1