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April 2010
Today is Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, and we've decided to celebrate by featuring music that's been written or adopted for a royal occassion. After all, whether you're a die-hard republican or a loyal monarchist, you've got to love the music royalty has inspired... |
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Mozart:
Coronation Mass
Written for Easter Sunday,
it was later adopted for
the coronation of Leopold
II in 1791.
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Handel:
Zadok The Priest
Composed for George II's coronation in 1727, this anthem has been used in every coronation since, and even at sports events.
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Henry Purcell:
The Fairy Queen
This 'semi opera' is based on the story of Titania and Oberon from A Midsummer Night's Dream and features Les Arts Florissants.
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Elgar:
Coronation Ode
Dedicated to Edward VII, and conceived around the finale to 'Land of Hope and Glory', this work led to Elgar's knighthood in 1904.
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Chloë Hanslip
England and Wales
5 May to 21 May 2010
Playing dates across England and Wales, the supremely talented 22 year-old violinist will be joined by the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pavel Kogan.
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London Sinfonietta - Experiment!
Kings Place, London
29 April to 1 May 2010
This three-day festival is your opportunity to explore the music from the finest experimental composers from the US and UK and get up close to the London Sinfonietta.
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Jessica Duchen
Novelist and music journalist Jessica Duchen uses her playlist to show how music changed her life.
Read Jessica's Playlist >>
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Christoph Denoth
Internationally-renowned classical guitarist Christoph Denoth reveals his favourite CDs.
Read Christoph's
Playlist >> |
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