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Radio 3,05 Oct 2019,5 mins

Zadok the Priest

Experience Classical

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Composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and one of Handel's best-known works, Zadok the Priest has been sung prior to the anointing of the sovereign at the coronation of every British monarch since its composition and has become recognised as a British patriotic anthem. It was rearranged and used as the Champions League anthem. Composer: George Frideric Handel Performers: Âé¶¹Éç National Chorus of Wales Performers: Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Xian Zhang Recording date: 27 November 2016 Date of broadcast: 27 November 2016

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