An English Coronation - 1902-1953 on CD

Description

The four coronations of the twentieth century were enormous and extravagant. Replete with festive pageantry, these ceremonies were joyful celebrations of British music, employing tremendous forces. Choirs from across London and beyond were marshalled to provide a chorus of over 400 voices; a full-size symphony orchestra was squeezed into Westminster Abbey, whilst bands of fanfare trumpeters led the pomp and celebration. EDWARD VII 1902 | GEORGE V 1911 | GEORGE VI 1937 | ELIZABETH II 1953 In the imposing surroundings of Ely Cathedral, Paul McCreesh and Gabrieli bring the history, ceremony and liturgy of these extraordinary events to life. With his renowned creative flair, McCreesh s painstaking research will provides the springboard for their latest ground-breaking recreation project. The result will is a joyful celebration of five centuries of choral music, performed with the same vast forces as were heard at the coronation services. Alongside an orchestra of rare early-twentieth century instruments, an extended Gabrieli Consort is amplified by the energetic sound and fresh faces of several hundred young singers from Gabrieli s choral training programme Gabrieli Roar. The music is interspersed by the coronation liturgy, with Simon Russell Beale speaking the part of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

TRACKS

Disc 1
Coronation March, for orchestra, Op. 65 (10:42)
King's Herald, for orchestra (from the suite Pageantry) (04:11)
Rejoice To-day With One Accord (Tune: Luther's Ein' Feste Burg) No. 444 (02:00)
O most merciful (01:46)
Litany (O God, the Father of Heaven), for 5 voices (09:02)
O God Our Help in Ages Past (Tune: St. Anne) (03:50)
Chorale Fantasia for organ on "O God, our help" (05:00)
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, for orchestra in D major, Op. 39/1 (05:45)
Fanfare I (for the Coronation of Elizabeth II) (00:54)
I Was Glad (Psalm 122), anthem for chorus & organ (or orchestra) (06:57)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Recognition: The Presentation, Fanfares and Ac
The Recognition: The Presentation, Fanfares and Acclamations (02:10)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Oath: The Administration and Signing of the Oa
The Oath: The Administration and Signing of the Oath (01:31)
O Hearken Thou, offertory for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 64 (02:24)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Sercie (Part One): The Collect
The Communion Sercie (Part One): The Collect (01:40)
Scripture Reading, Bible: Epistle: Peter 2:13-17
Epistle: Peter 2:13-17 (01:00)
Hear my prayer, O Lord, anthem for chorus, violins & continuo, Z. 15 (unfinished) (02:26)
Scripture Reading, Bible: Gospel: Matthew 22:15
Gospel: Matthew 22:15 (01:48)
Mass for soloists & chorus in G minor: Creed
Creed (06:52)
Come, Holy Ghost, for chorus & orchestra (tune: Veni Creator) (03:05)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Anointing: The Prayer over the Ampulla
The Anointing: The Prayer over the Ampulla (01:00)
Zadok the Priest, coronation anthem No. 1 for chorus & orchestra, HWV 258 (05:13)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Anointing: The Anointing and Blessing
The Anointing: The Anointing and Blessing (01:48)

Disc 2
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Putting on of the Crown: Prayers, Acclamations
The Putting on of the Crown: Prayers, Acclamations and Crowning Fanfare (01:48)
Be strong and play the man, for chorus (01:15)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Presenting of the Holy Bible: The King receive
The Presenting of the Holy Bible: The King receives the Holy Bible (00:33)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Benediction: The Blessing of the King and Poep
The Benediction: The Blessing of the King and Poeple (01:37)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Enthroning: The Exhortation
The Enthroning: The Exhortation (01:03)
Rejoice in the Lord Alway (02:43)
Non vos relinquam Orphanos, motet for 5 voices (SSATB) (01:54)
O clap your hands, anthem for 8 voices (04:37)
Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace, for chorus & organ (03:20)
Homage Fanfare and Acclamations (02:01)
The Old 100th Psalm ("All people that on earth do dwell"), for chorus, unison chorus, orchestra & organ (05:14)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Offertory Pr
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Offertory Prayer and Prayer for the Church Militant (03:32)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Exhortation,
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Exhortation, General Confession and Absolution (03:20)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Preface
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Preface (01:39)
Mass for soloists & chorus in G minor: Sanctus
Sanctus (02:45)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Prayer of Hu
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Prayer of Humble Access and Prayer of Consecration (02:46)
O Taste and See, motet for chorus & organ (Psalm 34) (01:49)
The Lord's Prayer, for chorus (Book of Common Prayer, 1552) (01:29)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Post-Communi
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Post-Communion Prayer (01:28)
Festal Communion Service for chorus & orchestra (or organ) in B flat major, Op. 128: Gloria in B flat
Gloria in B flat (05:06)
English Coronation Service (Form and Order of Service 1937): The Communion Service (Part Two): The Blessing
The Communion Service (Part Two): The Blessing (01:03)
Great King of Gods (Lord of Lords), anthem for voices: Threefold Amen
Threefold Amen (01:04)
Coronation Te Deum, for soloists, chorus, organ & orchestra (09:03)
Recessional and National Anthem, for chorus & orchestra (10:11)
Crown Imperial, coronation march for orchestra (06:27)