Musical biography with early training, official positions and appointments, and commentary on his relationship with Purcell and his own individuality in composition. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

Brief biography and caricature with summaries of dramatic works and of sacred and secular vocal music.

Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Audio files offered in MIDI format.

Find a Grave extended biography and photographs of his tomb in the North Choir of Westminster Abbey. Includes link to listing of others encrypted in the church.

Song title list from recmusic.org with English texts and translations from those in Latin.