Pageantry and patriotism

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Composer categories

1) Canonical composers (early period), 2) Canonical composers (modern period), 3) Living composers, 4) Under-rated female composers, 5) Under-rated male composers, 6) Trailblazers, 7) Crossover composers, 8) Wildcards

Music subjects

1) Classical forms (sonatas etc.), 2) Landscapes and the seasons, 3) Love and relationships, 4) War and peace, 5) Religion and Christianity, 6) Pageantry and patriotism, 7) Folksongs and mythology, 8) Storytelling

 

George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) Music for the Royal Fireworks

 

Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Jerusalem

 

William Walton (1902-1983) Coronation March

 

Judith Weir (1954-present) Psalm 42 1 7