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George Frideric Handel

Salve Regina (Handel)

Salve Regina (HWV 241) is an antiphon composed by George Friederic Handel around 1707. It is most likely that the work was first performed for Trinity Sunday in Vignanello on 17 July 1707 in the

Movements#

The opening and closing movements are slow and reflective and frame a vigorous allegro movement. The work has the following three movements:

See also#

  • List of Latin church music by George Frideric Handel
  • (HWV 241 starts on page 136)
Composer
George Frideric Handel