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The Sixteen
Welcome Song and Coronation music for King James II
Part of the Wigmore Hall Summer Concerts 2022 Series
Add to my Calendar 19-06-2022 19:30 19-06-2022 21:30 36 The Sixteen King James II ruled from 1685 (he was crowned on April 23) to 1688, when he was removed in favour of his daughter Mary and her Protestant husband William of Orange, who ruled jointly until her death in 1694. His brief reign, however, coincided with the maturity of Henry Purcell, who penned various pieces for his coronation and welcome songs on different occasions, set here in a wider political and artistic context. Wigmore Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore St
Marylebone
London
W1U 2BP
England
Programme
Henry Purcell – The Tempest, Z.631
Henry Purcell – If pray'rs and tears, Z.380
Henry Purcell – I was glad when they said unto me, Z.19
Henry Purcell – If ever I more riches did desire, Z.544
Henry Purcell – My Heart is Inditing, Z.30
~ Interval ~
Henry Purcell – Hark, how the wild musicians sing, Z.542
Henry Purcell – While Thirsis, wrapt in downy sleep, Z.437
Henry Purcell – How have I stray'd, my God, Z.188
Henry Purcell – Full bags, a brisk bottle, Z.249
Henry Purcell – Why, why are all the muses mute?, Z.343
Performers
The Sixteen
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Programme Note
King James II ruled from 1685 (he was crowned on April 23) to 1688, when he was removed in favour of his daughter Mary and her Protestant husband William of Orange, who ruled jointly until her death in 1694. His brief reign, however, coincided with the maturity of Henry Purcell, who penned various pieces for his coronation and welcome songs on different occasions, set here in a wider political and artistic context.
