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Royal organist
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Purcell: 15 facts about the great composer
5. Royal organist
As organist of Westminster Abbey, Purcell played at William and Mary’s coronation on 11 April 1689. Spectators watching from the organ loft passed cash to the young composer, causing tension between him and the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
