in Choir & Organ (May, 2019)
What a stroke of genius to release this recording when our country seems to be tearing itself into shreds at the behest of those who should know better. It’s a timely reminder that we still have some things we are superb at, namely, big, festive occasions; the coronation rite is one of them. Between 1902 and 1953 four coronations took place: Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II. With expert assistance, Paul McCreesh has magnificently recreated this unique coronation rite. Featuring music from across the centuries by Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons, Purcell, Handel, Wesley, Elgar, Parry, Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Howells and Walton, this release includes an interesting booklet explaining the …
An English Coronation, 1902-1953 – Gabrieli Consort
Elgar Coronation March, Op. 65
Howells The King’s Herald
Luther Rejoice Today with One Accord
Wood O most merciful
Tallis Litany
Croft O God, our Help in Ages past (St Anne)
Parry I. O God: Three Chorale Fantasias: I. O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, Op. 39 No. 1
Bullock Entrance Fanfare
Parry I was glad
Bullock The Presentation, Fanfares and Acclamations
anon. The Administration and Signing of the Oath
Elgar O hearken Thou, Op. 64
anon. The Collect
anon. Peter 2:13-17
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord, Z15
anon. Matthew 22:15
Vaughan Williams Creed
Bullock Come, Holy Ghost
anon. The Prayer over the Ampulla
Handel Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 ‘Zadok the Priest’
anon. The Anointing and Blessing
Bullock Prayers, Acclamations and Crowning Fanfare
Parratt Confortare (Be strong and play the man)
anon. The King Receives the Holy Bible
anon. The Blessing of the King and People
anon. The Exhortation
Redford Rejoice in the Lord alway
Byrd I Will Not Leave You Comfortless
Gibbons O clap your hands
Wesley Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Bullock Homage Fanfare and Acclamations
Vaughan Williams All People That on Earth do Dwell (The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune)
anon. The Offertory Prayer and Prayer for the Church Militant
anon. The Exhortation, General Confession and Absolution
anon. The Preface
Vaughan Williams Sanctus
anon. The Prayer of Humble Access and Prayer of Consecration
Vaughan Williams O Taste and See
John Merbecke The Lord’s Prayer
anon. The Post-Communion Prayer
Stanford ‘Coronation’ Gloria in B flat
anon. The Blessing
Gibbons Threefold Amen
Walton Coronation Te Deum
Matthews Recessional and National Anthem
Walton Crown Imperial
Gabrieli Consort, , Paul McCreesh
23,90€
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