"Originally commissioned for the coronation of King George II, Handel's patriotic anthem "Zadok the Priest" has been sung at every British coronation since 1727."
"Written in 1936 as the world teetered on the brink of world war, Vaughan Williams' "Dona Nobis Pacem" ("Grant us Peace") blends the Roman Catholic liturgy with the poetry of Walt Whitman."
"First performed in 1899, Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" is a musical portrait of the composer's closest friends woven together with an "unheard" melody."
Symphony San Jose's "Enigmatic Voice" program features three classical masterworks connected to specific historical moments. Handel's "Zadok the Priest," commissioned for King George II's coronation in 1727, has been performed at every British coronation since. Vaughan Williams composed "Dona Nobis Pacem" in 1936, blending Catholic liturgy with Walt Whitman's poetry during the approach of World War II. Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations," premiered in 1899, presents musical portraits of the composer's friends alongside an unheard melody. Concerts occur March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre. Pre-concert Music Notes discussions begin one hour before performances. Tickets range from $35-$115.
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