Friday 08 June 2012 8.00pm

Handel's royal music

A celebration of Handel's most glorious works

Event details

  • 8.00pm. Chapelle Royale, Chateau de Versailles, France

Programme

  • Handel 'Zadok the priest' from Coronation Anthems

  • Handel Water Music Suite No.2 in D major

  • Handel 'The King shall rejoice' from Coronation Anthems

  • Handel 'Let thy hand be strengthened' from Coronation Anthems

  • Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks

  • Handel 'My heart is inditing' from Coronation Anthems

  • Handel 'Hallelujah!' and 'Amen' from Messiah

Tickets

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Our celebratory Europe-wide summer tour continues with a performance in the majestic surroundings of the Chateau de Versailles.

Handel's music stood at the heart of public life, accompanying national celebrations and royal festivities. From 'Zadok the Priest', written for the coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline, to the Music for the Royal Fireworks, which accompanied a public event in London's Green Park to mark the end of war, this programme bursts with joyous, rousing music.

"Fans of Richard Egarr and the Academy of Ancient Music know the extent to which Handel's music sparkles and breathes under their fingertips."
CLASSIC FM MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2011