What is the name of Purcell's famous masque?
Dioclesian
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Answer
Dioclesian is the name of Purcell's famous masque. It is a semi-opera composed in 1690, with a libretto by Thomas Betterton. The masque tells the story of Dioclesian, a Roman emperor who abdicates his throne to live a life of seclusion. The work is known for its beautiful music, which includes the famous aria "Sound the Trumpet."
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