Robert King conducts a recreation of King George II’s coronation ceremony

With The King's Consort

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Cast

The King's Consort

Robert King — Director

Program notes

In a splendid concert in Versailles' Royal Chapel, Robert King and the King's Consort take us on a musical journey back to 1727 for the coronation of George II of England! The musicians present a recreation of the event's original musical program, with highlights including all four of Handel's most celebrated coronation anthems—some of the most beautiful ceremonial works ever written for an English coronation!

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#Baroque music

More info

Directed by:

Julien Condemine

Venue: The Palace of Versailles' Royal Chapel (Versailles, France)

Production date: 2018

Recording date: 01/17/2018

Duration: 1 h 38 min

Production: A co-production Wahoo Production & Château de Versailles Spectacles

Available until

Wednesday, January 24, 2029

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