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The double coronation of the Dutch William, Prince of Orange and his English wife Mary Stuart in 1689 is a unique and famous event, but for Mary it marks the beginning of a decade of emotional unrest. While William's health improves with the rough activity of campaigning in Flanders and Ireland. Mary becomes increasingly depressed by his frequent and long absences. As King of England and Stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, William realizes that cooperation between the two nations can benefit both, and with their combined forces he finds an answer to the ambitions of the French. But this most complex man is plagued with conflicting emotions, in particular those concerning his affections. Parallel to these events, two English artists, the composer Henry Purcell and the writer John Dryden, get acquainted and learn to appreciate each other's talents. Their cooperation illustrates the extraordinary creativity in music and literature in the time of the Glorious Revolution. By asking Purcell to accompany him to The Hague. William expresses his appreciation for England's greatest composer. Thijs Kramer on The Orange Rose: 'Most definitely worth reading, especially to witness the circumstances of William and also the Irish campaign'. - Den Haag Centraal Felix Aprahamian on Serenade of Fear: 'This portrait of stress, endured and resolved, rings true on both musical and psychological levels.' - The Sunday Times Denby Richards on A Voice Within: ' I could not put this book down ...' - Musical Opinion orders from bookshops or mail@valeriuspers.nl |
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