The King Shall Rejoice: A Baroque Coronation

The Temple Church Choir, one of London’s foremost liturgical ensembles, ignites a display of royal splendour in the magnificent historic surroundings of Temple Church. At the heart of the programme are Handel’s glorious Coronation Anthems, including the electrifying Zadok the Priest and the majestic Let thy Hand be strengthened, works written to celebrate the power, pageantry, and ceremony of the British monarchy.

Alongside these, the concert features a rich selection of Baroque music composed for royal occasions, bringing to life the brilliance and grandeur of the age. Set within the soaring acoustics and centuries-old walls of Temple Church, this performance promises an evening of ceremonial brilliance, dramatic contrasts, and resplendent choral sound - where history, architecture, and music converge in spectacular fashion.

Programme

G F Handel (1685-1759): Overture to Solomon
Francesco Durante (1684-1755): Magnificat
G F Handel: Let thy Hand be strengthened
William Boyce (1711-1779): Symphony no. 1
William Boyce: The King shall rejoice
G F Handel: Zadok the Priest

Temple Church Choir
The Temple Players
Thomas Allery, conductor