What is the name of Purcell's famous anthem?
I Was Glad
Zadok the Priest
Ave Maria
Hallelujah
Answer
I Was Glad is the name of Purcell's famous anthem. It was composed in 1694 for the opening of St. Paul's Cathedral after its reconstruction by Sir Christopher Wren. The anthem is a setting of Psalm 122, and it is known for its majestic and uplifting music. It is often performed at special occasions, such as royal weddings and coronations.
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