HANDEL: ETERNAL SOURCE OF LIGHT DIVINE

George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)

George Frideric Handel likely wrote Eternal Source of Light Divine, HMV 74, in 1713 to celebrate the birthday of Queen Anne of Britain (1665-1714). This short (3:41) majestic, secular piece has beautiful interplay between the tenor voice, trumpet, and orchestra. Excellent.

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