Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne (HWV 74) is a secular cantata composed by George Frideric Handel to a libretto by Ambrose Philips, of which the first line, "Eternal source of light divine", provides an alternative title for the work. It was probably composed during January 1713 for a performance on 6 February 1713, although there is no record of the performance having actually taken place. Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG xlviA; and HHA i/6.
Librettist | Ambrose Philips |
Date of composition | 1713 |
Premiered | 1713, February 6th |
Type | Secular Cantata |
Catalogue | HWV 74 |
Spoken language | English |
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Orchestra
Voice (Soprano) Voice (Bass) Voice (Alto) Chorus/Choir |
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