Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 sections |
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Composition Year | 1727 (September 9 to October 11 - conjectural) |
Genre Categories | Anthems; Religious works; For mixed chorus, orchestra; |
Contents |
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Work Title | The King Shall Rejoice |
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Alternative. Title | Anthem III |
Composer | Handel, George Frideric |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | HWV 260 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IGH 238 |
Key | D major |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 sections (no breaks, 361 bars)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1727 (September 9 to October 11 - conjectural) |
First Performance. | 1727-10-22 in London, Westminster Abbey - Coronation of George II
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First Publication. | 1743 at latest - London: Walsh (RISM A/I: H 1159) |
Librettist | Psalm XXI (vs.1-3, 5) |
Language | English |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 10-11 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
Piece Style | Baroque |
Instrumentation | mixed chorus (SAATBB), orchestra |
InstrDetail | 2 oboes, bassoon, 3 trumpets, timpani, strings (violins à 3), continuo (organ) |
Manuscript Sources | Holograph score, 1727. GB-Lbl 20.h.5 |
External Links | Wikipedia article (section) All Music Guide |
Extra Locations | Coronation Anthems |