A collection of works to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.

Album Description

For celebration, for prayer and for commemoration, this album presents 500 years of royal music varying in scale from private devotion to full state coronation. On display are centuries of fascinating music as well as a new work from celebrated composer Cecilia McDowall commemorating the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Artists

Track Listing

Handel
1. Coronation Anthem – Zadok the Priest (HWV 258)

Byrd
2. O Lord, Make Thy Servant Elizabeth

Britten
3-5. Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Dances (from Gloriana)

Gibbons
6. Great King of Gods

Purcell
7-8. O Sing unto the Lord, Z.44 (Excerpts)

McDowall
9. O Lord, Make Thy Servant Elizabeth *

Tippett
10. Dance, Clarion Air (from A Garland for The Queen)

Byrd
11. This Sweet and Merry Month of May

Anon
12. This day day dawes

Britten
13. Jubilate Deo

Purcell
14. Music the food of love (from Welcome, Vicegerent Z.340)

Byrd/Tallis
15. Miserere nostri

Handel
16-19. Coronation Anthem – The King Shall Rejoice (HWV 260)

Tallis
20. Sing and Glorify

Total running time: 69.26

*Commissioned by the Genesis Foundation