Description

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, which was watched by millions around the world, was not just a state event of immense historical significance. It was also a major musical landmark. Twelve contemporary composers were commissioned to write new work: six new choral pieces were among twenty performed during the two-hour Service, while there were also four original instrumental commissions and one vocal commission among the twenty-one pieces performed before the ceremony. Two orchestras and five choirs took part, together with world-renowned soloists and a Greek Orthodox ensemble. Combined with plainsong, gospel music and the Welsh, Gaelic and Irish languages, the Coronation was a solemn and majestic occasion of unprecedented musical richness.

This official 224-page matching publication includes the form and order of the service as well as vocal scores of all the works performed in the Coronation service.

SONGLIST:
1. I was glad when they said unto me [C. Hubert H. Parry]
2. Coronation Kyrie [Paul Mealor]
3. Prevent us, O Lord [William Byrd]
4. Gloria from Mass for Four Voices [William Byrd]
5. Alleluia (O clap your hands) [Debbie Wiseman]
6. Alleluia (O sing praises) [Debbie Wiseman]
7. Veni, Creator Spiritus [Plainsong]
8. Zadok the Priest [George Frideric Handel]
9. Psalm 71 (72) [Byzantine Chant]
10. O Lord, grant the king a long life [Thomas Weelkes]
11. Confortare [H. Walford Davies]
12. Make a joyful noise (The Coronation Anthem) [Andrew Lloyd Webber]
13. Christ is made the sure foundation [James O'Donnell]
14. Coronation Sanctus [Roxanna Panufnik]
15. Coronation Agnus Dei [Tarik O'Regan]