See Nature Rejoicing

See Nature Rejoicing

by Roy Atkins

Composed by: Henry Purcell

I am a British expatriate living in The Netherlands. This year marks the 300th anniversary of the Golden Revolution, when William of Orange left Holland to claim the throne of England and with his wife Mary reigned for many years.

The tercentenary, which ends on 1st July 1989, has been celebrated by numerous cultural events linking the two countries. Many of the events have featured the music of Henry Purcell, the composer to the Royal Court of W&M.

This piece was part of a suite written to celebrate Queen Mary's 33rd birthday in April 1694. She died later that year.