An Ode or Serenata for the Birth Day of Queen Ann Composed in the Year 1736 ['Eternal Source of Light Divine', HWV 74] - Handel, George Frideric 1685-1759; Philips, Ambrose 1674-1749 (London Arnold, 1789)
Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1709-1759)[ was the second child and eldest daughter of King George II of Great Britain and his consort Caroline of Ansbach. She was the wife of William IV, Prince of Orange, the first hereditary stadtholder of all seven provinces of the Northern Netherlands. She was taught music (including singing, harpsichord, and composition) by Georg Friedrich Händel. Händel did not like teaching, but said he would "make the only exception for Anne, flower of princesses". She remained a lifelong supporter, attending his operas and subscribing to his music.
Alexander's Feast
Keywords: Vocal music