The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260 (Handel, George Frideric)

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Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 14 (pp.27-70)
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General Information

Work Title The King Shall Rejoice
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)
  1. The King shall rejoice
    Allegro (D major)
  2. Exceeding glad shall he be
    Allegro (A major)
  3. Glory and great worship
    Non tanto allegro, a tempo giusto (B minor)
  4. Alleluja
    Allegro (D major)
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
Chapel Royal (voices and chorus), Orchestra, George Frideric Handel (conductor)
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