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Coronation Special

Take time out to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with a sequence of classical favourites.

From the exquisite threefold Amen by Orland Gibbons to Gordon Jacob's memorable fanfare to the National Anthem, the Classical Mixtape Coronation Special offers an uninterrupted sequence of music made popular by the crowning ceremonies of British monarchs in the 20th century. As well as the familiar ceremonial marches by Walton and Elgar, there'll be choral favourites by Handel and Purcell, and Parry's setting of Psalm 122 "I was glad when they said unto me", with the middle section reworded from "Vivat Regina" to text suitable for the coronation of a king.
Join the celebration with the Classical Mixtape Coronation Special, on the eve of the crowning of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey.

Producer: Helen Garrison

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 May 2023 19:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gordon Jacob

    Fanfare and The National Anthem

    Ensemble: Band of the Life Guards. Conductor: Major Colin J. Reeves.

  • William Walton

    Crown Imperial

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andr茅 Previn.
    • Walton: Symphony No. 1 And Other Works: Andre Previn/Royal Philharmonic Orchestr.
    • Telarc.
    • 5.

  • Henry Purcell

    Hear my prayer, O Lord

    Choir: Platinum Consort. Conductor: Scott Inglis-Kidger.
    • In The Dark: Platinum Consort, Scott Inglis-Kidger.
    • Resonus.

  • Hubert Parry

    I Was Glad

    Choir: Gabrieli Roar. Ensemble: Chetham's School of Music Symphonic Brass Ensemble. Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort. Ensemble: Gabrieli Players. Conductor: David Chatterton.
    • An English Coronation, 1902-1953.
    • Signum Classics.
    • 1001.

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D major, Op 39

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Davis.
    • Elgar: Symphony no.1, Pomp and circumstance Marches: 麻豆社SO, Davis.
    • Teldec.
    • 5.

  • Orlando Gibbons

    Threefold Amen

    Choir: Gabrieli Consort. Conductor: Paul McCreesh. Choir: Gabrieli Roar.
    • An English Coronation, 1902-1953.
    • Signum Classics.
    • 2201.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Zadok the priest, HWV 258

    Conductor: Neville Marriner. Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Choir: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus.
    • Handel: Coronation Anthems: Neville Marriner.
    • PHilips.

Broadcast

  • Fri 5 May 2023 19:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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