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George Frideric Handel - Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
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Royal baby music: classical music composed for Royal birthdays
9. George Frideric Handel - Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
It was composed to celebrate Queen Anne's birthday in 1713 rather than her actual birth, but this wonderful cantata is a present that any self-respecting (and Baroque-loving) Royal would be delighted to receive. All together now, "United nations shall combine / To distant climes their sound convey / That Anna's actions are divine / And this the most important day!" Picture: Getty
