The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla

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His Majesty has chosen a most beautiful and varied programme that I believe will enhance the splendour of this very special celebration. His Majesty The King has personally commissioned the new music and shaped and selected the musical programme for the Service. Hearing it in the context for which it was intended adds that extra frisson to the performance, for who could not be thrilled by the cries of ‘Vivat Regina Camilla! The Official Coronation Album is produced by one of the world's finest classical record producers, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction over 35 years, including the wedding of the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011 and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018, previous works by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and recording projects from artists such as José Carreras, Elina Garanča, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Andrea Bocelli, the Sistine Chapel Choir, Lorin Maazel, Sir John Eliot Gardiner CBE and many more. The album will be over four hours long, and feature performances from eight choirs, six conductors, two organists, as well as a specially selected “Coronation Orchestra”.

Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen

The Official Album of the Coronation, to take place on Saturday 6 May 2023, will include all music and spoken word from the global event and will feature an official photograph from the day as cover art. Here's a selection of the images we're received from our teams on the ground, and other news agencies. John Rutter had the unenviable task on more than one occasion of scaling back the original orchestration for Pappano’s 30-piece orchestra, something he carried out with considerable skill. And where else would international royalty, world leaders and 100 overseas heads of state get an opportunity to meet Ant and Dec? Many of the pop classics are great dance songs, and one out of five is about reaching for the stars.The Official Album of the Coronation released in support of the Royal British Legion and Age UK charities will be available to stream and download on May 6. The Official Album of the Coronation will feature 12 new works commissioned by the King, including the coronation anthem Make a Joyful Noise - composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Prince Harry attended the Coronation service but the BBC understands he was not invited to appear on the balcony. We have policed numerous protests without intervention in the build-up to the Coronation, and during it. Decca Records – part of Universal Music Group– has previously released commemorative albums such as Her Majesty The Queen Mother’s 100th Birthday Celebrations (2000), as well as the Royal Wedding of The then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (2011), the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (2012) and the Royal Wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (2018).

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This marks the first time ever a recording of a Coronation ceremony – a tradition which can be traced back more than 1000 years – has been available globally to stream and download on the day of the service itself, thanks to advances in modern technology. Italian maestro Sir Antonio Pappano, who is music director at the Royal Opera House, conducted the Coronation Orchestra, a blend of musicians from orchestras of the former Prince of Wales’ Patronages including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Opera House Orchestra and Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Between them, the 12 composers have more than 80 Bafta, Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Olivier, Golden Globe, Emmy, World Soundtrack Award and ASCAP awards and nominations.The pageantry was streamed live on big screens at Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens and Glasgow Cathedral. The fifth Fanfare, marking the moment of Homage, culminates in a spectacular cymbal crash, following some colourful interplay between players.

The Official Album of The Coronation: The Complete Recording

The complete album, which will be more than four hours long, will be made available digitally on the day itself.She said: “This will be a truly historic recording, capturing a glorious range of music from across centuries and continents, reflecting the world-wide interest in our traditions, covering multiple locations in the wonderful acoustic of Westminster Abbey, and involving an unprecedented technical plan to present the entire experience to the world on the day itself. Two well-known hymns also featured in the service: ‘Christ is made the sure foundation’, and ‘ Praise, my soul, the King of heaven’, which was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Historic 4-hour album of King Charles III’s Coronation to be

As part of the show, ten locations around the UK including Blackpool, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Gateshead, Cornwall and Belfast will be lit up in a live sequence as part of Lighting Up The Nation. Limobikes are on standby for a high-speed dash to get the complete coronation ceremony album available to download on Saturday night.After bacon and egg sandwiches, the group moved onto another bar where they were joined by members of the Canadian community. Two pieces of organ music take us to the fanfare by The State Trumpeters of the Household Calvary before Charles Hubert Parry’s noble anthem, I Was Glad, composed for the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, and also heard at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.