Presented by renowned historian David Starkey this epic new BBC series reveals how British Kings and Queens shaped the story of the nation's music: as patrons and tastemakers and even as composers and performers. It uncovers the role of the crown in the careers of our greatest composers - from Purcell and Handel to Parry and Elgar; and features exclusive performances of the nation's favourite music in the historic locations where the monarchy first enjoyed it - from Westminster Abbey and King's College Cambridge to Buckingham Palace. This is the music of ceremony... pageantry and power; music composed for coronations and jubilees thanksgiving and political expediency. Special Features: Land of Hope and Glory Additional Musical Performances Extended Music David Starkey Biography Subtitles [show more]
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Historian David Starkey presents this documentary exploring the role Britain's kings and queens have played in shaping the nation's music. In much the same way as artists from other fields, musicians were often reliant on royal houses for patronage - with the vast resources possessed by the rulers of the nation often necessary to fund or stage the most ambitious projects. Starkey explores the influence of such patronage on the growth of music in Britain, tracing how even composers such as Purcell, Handel and Elgar were influenced by royal requirements, and the political significance of much of the resulting music.
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