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St Mary The Virgin Church
Chadley Lane
Godmanchester
Cambridgeshire
PE29 2AW
England
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem in D minor, K.626
~ Interval ~
George Frideric Handel – Coronation Anthems, HWV 258-261
Performers
Milana Sarukhanyan – soprano
Charne Rochford – tenor
Alexandria Moon – mezzo-soprano
Seán Purtell – Bass
Michael Karcher-Young – Conductor
Huntingdonshire Philharmonic
Programme Note
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem
One of the most renowned choral masterpieces in classical music history, Mozart’s famous Requiem was composed in 1791, during the final months of Mozart’s life. This Requiem showcases his remarkable ability to blend emotional depth with profound musicality. Initially commissioned as an anonymous tribute to a nobleman, the piece remained incomplete at Mozart’s untimely death, making it even more enigmatic and captivating.
George Frideric Handel: Zadok the Priest
Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” is a grand and majestic choral anthem that has achieved iconic status as the Coronation Anthem No. 1. Composed in 1727 for the coronation of King George II of Britain, the piece has been performed at every British coronation since, earning it a prominent place in history and tradition.
