Saturday 14 November 2009
Bath Abbey · 7:30pm
| Handel | Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon |
| Coronation Anthem: My heart is inditing | |
| Organ Concerto in F major Op 4 No 4(with final Hallelujah) | |
| Coronation Anthem: Zadok the Priest | |
| Coronation Anthem: The King shall rejoice | |
| Overture to Jephtha | |
| Coronation Anthem: Let thy hand be strengthened | |
| Worthy is the Lamb – Amen from Messiah |
The choir and orchestra of The Sixteen end their 2009 Choral Pilgrimage, performing “inspiring music in glorious buildings”, with a programme marking the 250th anniversary of the death of Handel. The four anthems which he composed for the Coronation of King George II in Westminster Abbey in 1727, including the immortal Zadok the Priest, are complemented by other favourite orchestral and choral items.
Tickets: £30 £24 £18 £14 £10
Box Office: 01225 463362
Event Code MF3
Supported by The Roper Family Charitable Trust
Festival Supper in the Pump Room after this concert
Event Code MF3A
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