Handel, George Frideric 1685 - 1759

Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74

Eternal Source of Light Divine

HWV 74 Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra Odes Baroque Composed 1713 · published 1789 · 25 min · 10 movements

Movements

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10 movements

1. I Solo (alto). Eternal source of light divine (D major, ) 38 bars
2. II Solo e Coro (alto). The day great Anna birth (D major, ) 62 bars
3. III Solo e Coro (soprano). Let all the winged race with joy (G minor, ) 101 bars
4. IV Soli e Coro (soprano, alto). Let flocks and herds (B-flat major, ) 61 bars
5. V Solo (tenor). Let flocks and herds (B-flat major, ) 47 bars
6. VI Duetto e Coro (alto, bass). Let rolling streams (G major, ) 79 bars
7. VII Duetto (soprano, alto). Kind health descends on downy wings (D minor, ) 30 bars
8. VIII Duetto e Coro (soprano, alto). The day great Anna birth (D minor, ) 58 bars
9. IX Solo e Coro (bass). Let envy then conceal her head (A major, ) 120 bars
10. X Solo e Coro (alto). United nations shall combine (D major, ) 75 bars

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