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    Prince George's christening: music and pictures

    What classical music did the heir to the throne hear at his christening? A full list of hymns and anthems heard at the Chapel Royal at 3pm on 23 October 2013.

    1. Prince George Christening

      1. Bach - Fantasia in G

      No-one writes organ music better than Bach, so it's only right that he be present at one of the most important christenings in recent history. The Fantasia in G is gloriously triumphant, but beautifully measured throughout - a masterclass in organ writing.

    2. Prince George Christening

      2. Breathe on Me, Breath of God

      "Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure." An appropriate choice for a christening, as Prince George is accepted into the Church of England.

    3. Prince George Christening

      3. Popplewell - Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand

      He's not a hugely well-known composer, but Popplewell wrote his anthem, Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand anthem for Prince William's baptism back in 1982.

    4. Prince George Christening

      4. Be Thou My Vision

      This popular traditional hymn from Ireland asks for God to guide the congregation with protection and wisdom.

    5. Prince George Christening

      5. Widor - Toccata

      This is a wedding classic, often used when the happy couple depart the church, but with the christening of Prince George it's found a whole new significance. Stately and epic, this must have sounded immense on the Chapel Royal's organ.

    6. Prince George Christening

      6. Rutter - The Lord Bless You and Keep You

      Anthems make up an important part of any christening, and John Rutter is without doubt the country's most famous purveyor of the format. The Lord Bless You and Keep You is a perfect sentiment for the occasion, too, as Prince George embarks upon the early stages of his life.

    7. Prince George Christening

      7. Prince George at the Chapel Royal

      The music and hymns chosen today add to a long line of music-making in the Chapel Royal. Its notable organists including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons and Henry Purcell.

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