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
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers
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
