Episode 5 of 6

Music by William Boyce

When
22 September 1761
Where
Westminster Abbey
Part of
Coronation of George III and Charlotte

William Boyce wrote almost all the coronation music, a unique case.

1761 is the only known coronation where almost all the music was written by the same composer, William Boyce, who was the master of the king's music.

Sources

  1. Coronation of George III and Charlotte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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