Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Timothy): 1738.05.04

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Index Entry Anthem, by Handel, sung in London for Queen's funeral 
Location London 
Citation
SCG-C.738.015
4 May 1738:11 (223)
London, December 20.  The fine anthem of Mr. Handel's was
perform'd by the several choirs of the Chappel Royal,
Westminster-Abbey and Windsor, and the boys of the Chappel
Royal and Westminster-Abbey; and several musical gentlemen
of distinction attended in surplices, and sung in the burial
service.  There were near 80 vocal performers and 100
instrumental from his Majesty's band and from the opera, &c.
and the musick was extremely grand and solemn.


Generic Title South Carolina Gazette (Timothy) 
Date 1738.05.04 
Publisher Timothy, Lewis 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1738 
Bibliography B0045818
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