An anthem written by Andrew Lloyd Webber is one among 12 new items of music commissioned by King Charles for his coronation.
Lord Lloyd-Webber, who is understood for hit musicals together with The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Famous personstated he was “extremely honoured” to have been given the chance to compose a brand new anthem.
He instructed the Press Affiliation: “My anthem contains phrases barely tailored from Psalm 98.
“I’ve scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra.
The maestro additionally stated he hoped the anthem “displays this joyous event” when the brand new king is topped.
Lloyd Webber, 74, was amongst those that travelled to Buckingham Palace to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth IIafter her dying in September final 12 months.
In a tribute posted to Twitter, he honoured the queen as “essentially the most extraordinary ambassador” and thanked her for “all she has performed”.
Charles’s coronation is scheduled to be held on 6 Could, and Charles has personally chosen the musical programme for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
It has reportedly been curated to showcase the range of musical expertise and types from throughout the nation and the Commonwealth.
King Charles and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Six orchestral commissions, 5 choral commissions and one organ fee have been created by British composers whose types embrace classical, sacred, movie, tv and musical theatre.
A Coronation March has been created by Patrick Doyle, whereas a chunk by Iain Farrington for the solo organ takes in musical themes from nations throughout the Commonwealth.
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There may even be new works by Sarah Class, Nigel Hess, Paul Mealor, Tarik O’Regan, Roxanna Panufnik, Shirley J Thompson, Judith Weir, Roderick Williams, and Debbie Wiseman.
Additional, the monarch has requested for Greek Orthodox music to be performed in tribute to his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. It is going to be carried out by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble.
Music which has been performed at coronation providers over the previous 4 centuries may even be a part of the programme, together with the work of Sir Karl Jenkins, one of many most-performed dwelling composers on the earth.
The historic sounds will embrace music by the likes of William Byrd, George Frideric Handel, Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Henry Walford Davies, Sir William Walton, Sir Hubert Parry and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Extra reporting by Press Affiliation.
