Anthem for the Coronation of George II. Composed in the Year 1727 - Handel, George Frideric 1685-1759 (London Arnold, 1796)
On 22 october 1727 King George II was coronated in London, Westminster Abbey. The Chapel Royal (voices and chorus) & Orchestra, conducted by George Frideric Handel, performed 4 Anthems he composed for this occasion: Zadok the Priest, HWV 258, Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, HWV 259, The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260, and My Heart is Inditing, HWV 261.
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Oratorio; Psalm; Vocal music; Church music; Coronation; Nobility; London (United Kingdom)