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Marking the Event

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3/3. The Coronation of George II (1727). For his Coronation, King George II decided on Handel, the famous composer of opera", as the best person to write four anthems for the service. The music included Tallis's s litany 0 God, the Father of Heaven, Purcell's I Was Glad, ana Handel's magnificent Zadok the Priest. Bridget Kendall concludes the series looking at the role played by music at significant political and royal events in history. Producer Johannah Smith Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

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