Strike the Viol…

Strike the Viol…

by Roy Atkins

Composed by: Henry Purcell

Strike the Viol' & 'Such a Blessing'

I am a British expatriate living in the Netherlands. 1989 marked 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 ended on 1st July 1989, was celebrated with numerous cultural events linking the two counties. Many of the events featured the music of Henry Purcell, the composer to the Royal Court of W&M. These pieces are part of a suite written to celebrate Queen Mary's 33rd birthday in April 1694.