The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260 (Handel, George Frideric)
| Title | Coronation Anthem "The King Shall Rejoice" |
| Alternative title | Krönungshymne für König Georg II |
| Creators | George Frideric Handel, composer |
| Opus | HWV 260 |
| Instrumentation | mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1727 |
| First published | — |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Anthems |
| Language | English |
| Period | Baroque |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and organ | Michel Rondeau |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | — | — | — | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | vocal score | Novello | — | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and organ |
— | — | Complete Score Trumpet 1/2 (A) Trumpet 1/2 (C) Trumpet 1/2 (D) Trombone 1/2 Timpani Organ Engraving files |
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Type | Arranged for | Files (click to listen) |
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| View | Synthesized | For 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani and Organ (Rondeau) | Virtual performance |
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