Composition: Zadok the Priest, HWV 258 (Handel, George Frideric)
| Title | Zadok the Priest |
| Alternative title | Coronation Anthem I |
| Creators | George Frideric Handel (composer) |
| Opus | HWV 258 |
| Instrumentation | mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | D major |
| Composed | 1727 |
| First published | 1742 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 300 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Anthems |
| Language | English |
| Period | Baroque |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | orchestra | Isaac Henderson |
| view | Complete | mixed chorus and piano | — |
| view | Complete | 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and organ | Michel Rondeau |
| view | Complete | harp and piano flute, harp, cello and piano |
John Freckleton Burrowes |
| view | Complete | voice and piano voice and organ |
John Charles Nightingale |
| view | Complete | organ | — |
| view | Selections | 2 violins, viola and cello | Muhammedjan Sharipov |
| view | Selections | piano | Tony Britten |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | — | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | parts | — | — | Complete Parts · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Lance Humphrey Cowled | 2021 | Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (C/B) · view |
| view | Complete | parts | — | — | Continuo (unrealized) · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Chorus: God Save the King (No.3) | — | — | — | Extract · view Extract (detailed image) · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for orchestra |
— | — | Complete Score · view Flute 1 · view Flute 2 · view Piccolo · view Oboe · view Clarinet 1 (B) · view Clarinet 2 (B) · view Bassoon 1 · view Bassoon 2 · view Horn 1 (F) · view Horn 2 (F) · view Trumpet 1 (B) · view Trumpet 2 (B) · view Trombone 1 · view Trombone 2 · view Tuba · view Timpani · view Tubular Bells (optional) · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for mixed chorus and piano | Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and organ |
— | — | Complete Score · view Trumpets 1, 2 (A) · view Trumpets 1, 2 (C) · view Trumpets 1, 2 (D) · view Trombones 1, 2 · view Timpani · view Organ · view Engraving files · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for harp and piano flute, harp, cello and piano |
Chappell | — | Harp, Piano · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for voice and piano voice and organ |
Halliday & Co. | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for organ | London: Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for 2 violins, viola and cello |
— | — | Violin I · view Violin II · view Viola · view Violoncello · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for piano |
Tony Britten | 1992 | Champion Leagues Theme · view |
Recordings/Performances
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