Jerusalem: 100 years since Hubert Parry composed an anthem

It is 100 years since composer Hubert Parry set William Blake’s words to music – how the Guardian and Observer reported its popularity One hundred years ago, Hubert Parry wrote the music for Jerusalem. On 10 March 1916, the Edwardian composer set words originally penned by William Blake to a tune, beginning with … Read entire story.

Source: Music | The Guardian