The Handel Society of Music Choir and Baroque Orchestra

Regular – $40
Seniors – $30
Students - $10 after offer below expires.
First 50 Students - FREE 

(50 limit.  Show Student ID)

(Sorry, no infants or toddlers)

 With Royal Coronation Music 

A lively royal procession

1. George Frideric Handel – "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" (from the oratorio Solomon) 
Instrumental opener: bright, bustling, and full of energy. It depicts the biblical Queen of Sheba's grand entrance to King Solomon's court, symbolizing royal pageantry, wisdom, and alliance. This piece is a staple at royal weddings, processions, and state events.

Exalted praise 

2. Antonio Vivaldi – Magnificat. 
A sweeping choral-orchestral hymn of praise (Mary's song from Luke). Vivaldi wrote it for the grand musical establishment in Venice, where sacred music carried public and elite prestige. Its dramatic choruses and virtuosic writing convey exalted majesty—praising the divine in a way that parallels the reverence due to sovereigns. An excellent exelant example of this masterpiece may be seen HERE

Solemn devotion 

3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Vesperae solennes de confessore (Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339) 
Full liturgical setting (five psalms + Magnificat) composed in 1780 for Salzburg Cathedral. Salzburg was ruled by powerful Prince-Archbishops who functioned like royal figures in a courtly ecclesiastical state. Mozart's brilliant orchestration and joyful solemnity reflect the splendor of such "princely" sacred ceremonies.

Royal Pleasure

Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G major (HWV 350), often called the "Flute Suite" due to its lighter, more graceful scoring that features flutes prominently alongside strings and continuo. This suite was part of the famous Water Music composed for King George I and first performed on July 17, 1717, during a grand royal barge party on the River Thames. 

Triumphant coronation celebration

4. George Frideric Handel – Coronation Anthem "My Heart is Inditing" (HWV 261)
 Powerful closer. One of four anthems Handel wrote for the 1727 coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline. The text (from Psalm 45) celebrates the queen's virtues and the royal marriage/union in rich, majestic choral writing. It directly embodies British royal ceremony and was performed at the anointing and crowning of the queen. 

We will be performing this piece "Tutti" , that is without Soloist parts. An excellent example of this approach can be found here:

Vocal Fireworks, Celebrating "Victoria Day" 

A Special Bonus for Our Loyal Patrons

All regularly priced tickets include a special "Handel Society Perk" of a 15% discount at any of Executive Table Group's fine restaurants, in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Squamish and opening soon in Whistler. These fine restaurants regularly score as #1 in Vancouver by Trip Advisor. 

A VERY SPECIAL OFFER TO STUDENTS

As part of our Youth Community Outreach Program..and to celebrate our 60th anniversary....we will be setting aside 50 Free tickets for Students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Especially of interest to voice or musical instrument students, but ALL students (show ID at door) are welcome. Its part of our continuing effort to introduce live classical music performances to  youth.