William Boyce - Coronation Anthem - The King Shall rejoice

William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.

[lindaridd]

An equal to Handel, beautifully sung, Boyce should be heard more, thank you

[tpmm]

It was beautiful to hear it at the Coronation of King Charles III May 6th 2023.

[nancysikes]

What a beautiful piece. The delicacy and transparency of the vocal writing, even in the rousing moments, is striking.

[mr-wxlv]

Wonderful. Boyce. Worthy successor to Handel...

[lolau]

It was sung in the coronation of King Charles III on 6.5.2023.

[christianwouters]

Those were more cultured times when royalty attended classical concerts instead of soccer games and techno festivals.

[karensnowden]

Loved hearing this lovely music at coronation

[chriscann]

I am going to commit heresy by saying that I prefer Boyce's setting for George III to Handel's more famous setting for George II. I particularly enjoy the way that he is fairly abstemious with using the full forces and then lets them go on the words "And shalt set a crown of purest gold upon thine head"

[janetroy]

Was it played at today's coronation? There was great music.

[paulschlitz]

Gerald Finzi ( who compiled several of the Boyce Overtures) on Boyce: "Of his mastery there is no question"

[georgev]

This will be played at King Charles Coronation

[parthoroy]

There's a great R & B cover of this song from the 1990s by Boyce II Men

[johnkusske]

Thanks, I hadn't heard this before. It's not as good as Handel, but it's still not bad.