Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674-1st December 1707) was an English baroque composer… Read Full Bio ↴Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674-1st December 1707) was an English baroque composer.
Thought to have been born in London in 1674, Clarke was a pupil of John Blow at St Paul's Cathedral. He later became organist at the Chapel Royal. "A violent and hopeless passion for a very beautiful lady of a rank superior to his own" caused him to commit suicide by shooting himself. He was succeeded in his post by William Croft.
Clarke is now best remembered for the popular keyboard piece attributed to him, the "Prince of Denmark's March", commonly called the Trumpet Voluntary and attributed for a long time to Henry Purcell. The piece is actually taken from the semi-opera The Island Princess, a joint musical production of Clarke and Daniel Purcell (Henry Purcell's younger brother), which is probably the reason for the confusion.
Thought to have been born in London in 1674, Clarke was a pupil of John Blow at St Paul's Cathedral. He later became organist at the Chapel Royal. "A violent and hopeless passion for a very beautiful lady of a rank superior to his own" caused him to commit suicide by shooting himself. He was succeeded in his post by William Croft.
Clarke is now best remembered for the popular keyboard piece attributed to him, the "Prince of Denmark's March", commonly called the Trumpet Voluntary and attributed for a long time to Henry Purcell. The piece is actually taken from the semi-opera The Island Princess, a joint musical production of Clarke and Daniel Purcell (Henry Purcell's younger brother), which is probably the reason for the confusion.
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The Prince Of Denmark March
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@Victoria-iw9th
I’m a sucker for history.. and while i was watching Princess Diana walk into the St. Paul’s I first heard this song… and i’m now obsessed!! it’s so beautiful
@frederikhyrup2871
In Denmark Its scorned as "Prince Jørgens" Theme. I listened to it in the kings hall at Helsingør Castle. The entire concert was free. I dropped 1 pound by accident :).
@pennyloafer3358
It was my wedding processional. The recessional was Beethoven's 9th (Ode to Joy). I never knew this was Diana's song.
@gaynor1721
Just in case nobody else has noticed or mentioned it, Lady Diana Spencer walked up the aisle of St. Paul's Cathedral, London to this piece of music on her wedding to HRH The Prince of Wales on 29th July 1981.
@ridhamthumar6211
@Gaynor That's how i find this
@yalontyasimmons1205
I wasn't born yet but I knew this was what was playing during her wedding to Prince Charles. My aunt saw the wedding on as it was broadcast live on TV.
@rosalierodrigues6612
It always reminds me of that. I actually used it as the recessional song at my first wedding. I am about to use it for the processional at my second wedding in June. An absolutely beautiful song.
@queenofthorns4053
I’m walking down the isle to this song with her tiara replica! I can’t wait!
@Truth77772
Yes I remember this well as an 11 year old girl at the time iconic piece of music and even more tragic that Jeremiah took his own life due to a failed love affair.
@ladywashington2
We played it when we walked into the church at our wedding.
When my husband passed, I played the music and it is in my Will to play it when I pass. Thank you Jeremiah for such a precious music.