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@@philippawiles5643 though at the coronation only the first section was sung. I felt it needed more . I came here and found the rest of the anthem - much more satisfying.
I am going to commit heresy by saying that I prefer Boyce's setting for George III to Handel's more famous setting for George II. I particularly enjoy the way that he is fairly abstemious with using the full forces and then lets them go on the words "And shalt set a crown of purest gold upon thine head"
I agree this is a wonderful anthem and the music suit the words wonderfully welll. The the two are not quite comparable because the Boyce anthem is longer. What gives it to Handel for me is the amazing Ha-Ha in the Hallelujah of Handel's last movement. I think only a German could write a Ha-Ha in the middle of a Hallelujah!
Handel was born in 1685 and lived to 1759. Around 1711 he moved to London. Boyce was born that year, and lived until 1779. The two men co-existed in London for several decades.
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Those were more cultured times when royalty attended classical concerts instead of soccer games and techno festivals.
Kultiviertere Zeiten?...als das Königshaus Schiffe versenken und deren Mannschaft umbringen liess und Völker versklavten?
Wonderful. Boyce. Worthy successor to Handel...
What a beautiful piece. The delicacy and transparency of the vocal writing, even in the rousing moments, is striking.
It was beautiful to hear it at the Coronation of King Charles III May 6th 2023.
Sublime
This will be played at King Charles Coronation
...and magnificent it was!
@@philippawiles5643 though at the coronation only the first section was sung. I felt it needed more . I came here and found the rest of the anthem - much more satisfying.
There's a great R & B cover of this song from the 1990s by Boyce II Men
Ho, ho...
I see what ya did, there 😂😂😂
Thanks, I hadn't heard this before. It's not as good as Handel, but it's still not bad.
An equal to Handel, beautifully sung, Boyce should be heard more, thank you
It was sung in the coronation of King Charles III on 6.5.2023.
I am going to commit heresy by saying that I prefer Boyce's setting for George III to Handel's more famous setting for George II. I particularly enjoy the way that he is fairly abstemious with using the full forces and then lets them go on the words "And shalt set a crown of purest gold upon thine head"
HERESY!!!
I agree this is a wonderful anthem and the music suit the words wonderfully welll. The the two are not quite comparable because the Boyce anthem is longer. What gives it to Handel for me is the amazing Ha-Ha in the Hallelujah of Handel's last movement. I think only a German could write a Ha-Ha in the middle of a Hallelujah!
Was it played at today's coronation? There was great music.
....and Harry gave all this up for Megan..................FOOL!!!
Harry was there, behind his brother. And he's never going to be king anyway.
King Charles III brought me here
Magnificent!
Gerald Finzi ( who compiled several of the Boyce Overtures) on Boyce: "Of his mastery there is no question"
Very nice
❤
Loved hearing this lovely music at coronation
Handel or Boyce, who was first?
Handel.
Handel was born in 1685 and lived to 1759. Around 1711 he moved to London. Boyce was born that year, and lived until 1779. The two men co-existed in London for several decades.