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==Music files==
==Music files==
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:'''Edition notes:''' MIDI files zipped. {{KbdVer}}
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==General Information==
==General Information==
'''Title:''' ''Birthday Ode for Queen Anne, HWV 74''<br>
{{Title|''Birthday Ode for Queen Anne, HWV 74''}}
{{Composer|George Frideric Handel}}
{{Composer|George Frideric Handel}}
{{Lyricist|Ambrose Philips}}
{{Lyricist|Ambrose Philips}}


{{Voicing|4-5|SA(A)TB}} also solo 4tte w/ echo chorus<br>
{{Voicing|8|SATB.SATB}} with {{cat|Solo SATB}}<br>
'''Solos:''' Soprano (Mrs Robinson), Contralto (Mrs Barbier), "Alto-tenore" (Mr Eilfurt, Mr Hughes), Bass (Mr Wheely, Mr Gates)<br>
'''Solos:''' Soprano (Mrs Robinson), Contralto (Mrs Barbier), "Alto-tenore" (Mr Eilfurt, Mr Hughes), Bass (Mr Wheely, Mr Gates)<br>
'''Genre:''' {{pcat|Sacred| music}}, [[Anthems]]<br>
{{Genre|Sacred|Anthems}}
{{Language|English}}
{{Language|English}}
'''Instruments:''' 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, strings, {{BsCont}} <br>
{{Instruments|2 trumpets, 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo}}
'''Published:''' 1713<br>
{{Pub|1|1713}}
 
{{Descr| }}
'''Description:'''
{{#ExtWeb:
 
'''External websites:'''
*[[Wikipedia:Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne|Wikipedia article]]
*[[Wikipedia:Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne|Wikipedia article]]
*[http://imslp.org/wiki/Ode_for_the_Birthday_of_Queen_Anne,_HWV_74_(Handel,_George_Frideric) Chrysander edition] at IMSLP
*[http://imslp.org/wiki/Ode_for_the_Birthday_of_Queen_Anne,_HWV_74_(Handel,_George_Frideric) Chrysander edition] at IMSLP}}
 
==Original text and translations==
==Original text and translations==
{{Text|English}}
{{Text|English|
'''1. ARIOSO (Alto)'''
Eternal source of light divine
with double warmth thy beams display,
and with distinguish'd glory shine,
to add a lustre to this day.


'''1. ARIOSO (Alto)'''<br>
'''2. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS'''
Eternal source of light divine<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth
with double warmth thy beams display,<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
and with distinguish'd glory shine,<br>
to add a lustre to this day.<br>


'''2. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''3. ARIA (Soprano) & CHORUS'''
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
Let all the winged race with joy
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>
their wonted homage sweetly pay,
whilst tow'ring in the azure sky
they celebrate this happy day:
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.


'''3. ARIA (Soprano) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''4. ARIA (Tenor) & CHORUS / ARIA (Soprano-Alto Duet) & CHORUS'''
Let all the winged race with joy<br>
Let flocks and herds their fear forget
their wonted homage sweetly pay,<br>
lions and wolves refuse their prey
whilst tow'ring in the azure sky<br>
and all in friendly consort meet,
they celebrate this happy day:<br>
made glad by this propitious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.


'''4. ARIA (Tenor) & CHORUS / ARIA (Soprano-Alto Duet) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''5. DUET (Alto & Bass) & CHORUS'''
Let flocks and herds their fear forget<br>
Let rolling streams their gladness show
lions and wolves refuse their prey<br>
with gentle murmurs whilst they play,
and all in friendly consort meet,<br>
and in their wild meanders flow,
made glad by this propitious day.<br>
rejoicing in this blessed day.
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.


'''5. DUET (Alto & Bass) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''6. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS'''
Let rolling streams their gladness show<br>
Kind health descends on downy wings;
with gentle murmurs whilst they play,<br>
angels conduct her on the way.
and in their wild meanders flow,<br>
T'our glorious Queen new life she brings,
rejoicing in this blessed day.<br>
and swells our joys upon this day.
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>


'''6. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''7. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS'''
Kind health descends on downy wings;<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth
angels conduct her on the way.<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
T'our glorious Queen new life she brings,<br>
and swells our joys upon this day.<br>
 
'''7. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS'''<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>


'''8. ARIA (Bass) & CHORUS'''<br>
'''8. ARIA (Bass) & CHORUS'''
Let envy then conceal her head,<br>
Let envy then conceal her head,
and blasted faction glide away.<br>
and blasted faction glide away.
No more her hissing tongues we'll dread,<br>
No more her hissing tongues we'll dread,
secure in this auspicious day.<br>
secure in this auspicious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.<br>
 
'''9. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS'''<br>
United nations shall combine,<br>
to distant climes the sound convey<br>
that Anna's actions are divine,<br>
and this the most important day!<br>
The day that gave great Anna birth<br>
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.


 
'''9. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS'''
{{Cleanup|can two (or more) voicing categories be accomadated?}}
United nations shall combine,
to distant climes the sound convey
that Anna's actions are divine,
and this the most important day!
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.}}


[[Category:Sheet music]]
[[Category:Sheet music]]
[[Category:Anthems]]
[[Category:Solo Soprano]]
[[Category:Solo Alto]]
[[Category:Solo Bass]]
[[Category:Baroque music]]
[[Category:Baroque music]]

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General Information

Title: Birthday Ode for Queen Anne, HWV 74
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Lyricist: Ambrose Philips

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SATB.SATB
with Solo SATB
Solos: Soprano (Mrs Robinson), Contralto (Mrs Barbier), "Alto-tenore" (Mr Eilfurt, Mr Hughes), Bass (Mr Wheely, Mr Gates)
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo

First published: 1713
Description: 

External websites:

Original text and translations

English.png English text

1. ARIOSO (Alto)
Eternal source of light divine
with double warmth thy beams display,
and with distinguish'd glory shine,
to add a lustre to this day.

2. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

3. ARIA (Soprano) & CHORUS
Let all the winged race with joy
their wonted homage sweetly pay,
whilst tow'ring in the azure sky
they celebrate this happy day:
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

4. ARIA (Tenor) & CHORUS / ARIA (Soprano-Alto Duet) & CHORUS
Let flocks and herds their fear forget
lions and wolves refuse their prey
and all in friendly consort meet,
made glad by this propitious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

5. DUET (Alto & Bass) & CHORUS
Let rolling streams their gladness show
with gentle murmurs whilst they play,
and in their wild meanders flow,
rejoicing in this blessed day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

6. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS
Kind health descends on downy wings;
angels conduct her on the way.
T'our glorious Queen new life she brings,
and swells our joys upon this day.

7. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

8. ARIA (Bass) & CHORUS
Let envy then conceal her head,
and blasted faction glide away.
No more her hissing tongues we'll dread,
secure in this auspicious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

9. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS
United nations shall combine,
to distant climes the sound convey
that Anna's actions are divine,
and this the most important day!
The day that gave great Anna birth
who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.

 

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