Coronation Anthems (includes Zadok the Priest)
George Frideric Handel
50
Up 14. 6th of Handel's 7 entries.
Most famous for containing the irresistibly uplifting 'Zadok The Priest', Handel's four Coronation Anthems were the perfect welcome to King George II on the occasion of, unsurprisingly, his coronation in 1727. 'Zadok' itself takes biblical inspiration from the anointing of Solomon by Zadok, but there's something so much more alive and affirming about it than a simple retelling of a bible story. Handel's music is inspirational, emotional and involving to the last. What King wouldn't be happy with that?
-
Did you win one of our prizes?
We gave away sixteen Kindle Fire HD tablets across the Hall Of Fame weekend, as well as hourly prizes of two of Classic FM's best books.
-
The Hall of Fame album
We've compiled some of the greatest tracks from this year's Hall Of Fame and housed them on one album for your listening pleasure.
-
Download the Classic FM app for your Apple device
Got an Apple mobile device? Listen to Classic FM on the move with our beautifully-designed, brand new app.
-
Download the Classic FM app for your Android device
Got an Android mobile device? Listen to Classic FM on the move with our beautifully-designed, brand new app.