Music for the Royal Fireworks (overture; Rejouissance; Menuet 1 and 2)

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Music for the Royal Fireworks remains one of Handel’s most famous and popular works. The suite combines solemn/military music with dances, melodic beauty, and spirited rhythms. The dress rehearsal in Vauxhall Gardens had such a large crowd (12,000) that it stopped traffic on London Bridge for three hours! Composer: George Frideric Handel Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: David Robertson Recording date: 12 September 2009 Date of broadcast: 12 September 2009