Coronation anthem ‘Zadok the Priest’, HWV. 258 by George Frideric Handel
Handel composer this coronation anthem as part of a set of three other coronation anthems for King George II in 1727. The anthem takes the test of the 1st book of Kings verses 38-40. The anthem has since been used at the coronation of every British monarch since the coronation in 1727.
Coronation anthem ‘Zadok the Priest’, HWV. 258 by George Frideric Handel
Handel composer this coronation anthem as part of a set of three other coronation anthems for King George II in 1727. The anthem takes the test of the 1st book of Kings verses 38-40. The anthem has since been used at the coronation of every British monarch since the coronation in 1727.
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