Majesty and Fireworks

In collaboration with York University’s renowned choir The 24, we present a concert with a distinctly royal flavour, featuring Handel’s Coronation Anthems — including the iconic Zadok the Priest, alongside his magnificent Music for the Royal Fireworks.

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Coronation Anthem ‘Zadok the priest’
Coronation Anthem ‘My heart is inditing’
‘Tu del ciel ministro eletto’ from Trionfo del Tempo
‘Sento il cor che lieto gode’ from Fernando
Coronation Anthem ‘Let they hand be strengthened’
Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks (suite)
Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
Coronation Anthem ‘The king shall rejoice’

Performers:
Emily Vine soprano
Martha McLorian mezzo soprano
Frederick Long bass
The 24
Manchester Baroque
Pauline Nobes leader
Robert Hollingworth Conductor