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Fans of the British crown’s splendour will certainly marvel at this double album that reproduces the coronation anthems of the four monarchs of the 20th century: Edward VII in 1902, George V in 1911, George VI in 1937, and current Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Very few of today’s ceremonies can reach such levels of grandeur.
At the crossroads of tradition and innovation, these coronation ceremonies are characterised by the evocation of past heritage works, and the addition of numerous pieces commissioned specifically for the occasion to the best composers in the kingdom. For such events, Westminster Abbey is closed for several months to allow an army of craftsmen to build monumental galleries capable of hosting up to eight thousand guests. Then come the rehearsals with 400-singer choirs, half of them children, an immense orchestra, and the indispensable great organ.
This recording is a selection of the best moments of these ceremonies, presented as a single liturgical structure. This ample reconstitution led by Paul McCreesh follows for the most part the 1937 ceremony, dropping however the era’s typical style when interpreting Handel. The musical approach has changed so much that it is presented here in the “baroque” style characteristic of our early 21st century. Some difficult choices were made, particularly regarding the Te Deum, the centrepiece and climax of the ceremony. A Cornelian choice between the ones from Stanford (1902), Parry (1911), Vaughan Williams (1937) and William Walton (1953). The latter was finally chosen, for its radiance and theatrical impetus. © François Hudry/Qobuz
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Coronation March, Op. 65 (Edward Elgar)
Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Edward Elgar, Composer - Novello Kalmus, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The King’s Herald (Herbert Howells)
Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Herbert Howells, Composer - Novello, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Hymn : Rejoice today with one accord - Ein' feste Burg (Martin Luther)
Gabrieli Roar - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Martin Luther, Composer - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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O most merciful (Charles Wood)
Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Charles Wood, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Litany (Thomas Tallis)
Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Thomas Tallis, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Hymn : O God, our help in ages past (William Croft)
Gabrieli Roar - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Attributed to William Croft, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Chorale Fantasia on 'O God, our help' (Sir Charles Hubert Parry)
Matthew Martin, Organ - Hubert Parry, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar)
Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Edward Elgar, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Entrance Fanfare (Ernest Bullock)
Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ernest Bullock, Composer - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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I was glad (Sir Charles Hubert Parry)
Gabrieli Roar - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Hubert Parry, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Presentation, Fanfares and Acclamations (Ernest Bullock)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ernest Bullock, Composer - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Administration and Signing of the Oath (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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O hearken Thou, Op. 64 (Edward Elgar)
Gabrieli Roar - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Edward Elgar, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Collect (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Epistle St Peter 2 : 13-17 (Anonyme)
David Clegg, Alto - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Hear my prayer, O Lord, Z. 15 (Henry Purcell)
Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Epistle St Matthew 22 : 15 (Anonyme)
William Townend, Bass - Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Anonymous, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Mass in G Minor (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Curwen/Faber, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Hymn 'Come, Holy Ghost' (Ernest Bullock)
Gabrieli Roar - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Anonymous, Composer - Ernest Bullock, Arranger - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Prayer over the Ampulla (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Zadok the Priest, HWV 258 (Georg Friedrich Händel)
Gabrieli Roar - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Georg Friedrich Händel, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The anointing and blessing (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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DISC 2
Prayers - Acclamations - Crowning Fanfare (Ernest Bullock)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ernest Bullock, Composer - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Confortare (Be strong and play the man) (Walter Parratt)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Walter Parratt, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The King receives the Holy Bible (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Blessing of the King and People (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Exhortation (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Rejoice in the Lord alway (John Redford)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - John Redford, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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I will not leave you comfortless (William Byrd)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - William Byrd, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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O clap your hands together (Orlando Gibbons)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Orlando Gibbons, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace (Samuel Sebastian Wesley)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Homage Fanfare - Acclamations (Ernest Bullock)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ernest Bullock, Composer - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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All people that on earth do dwell (The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune) (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Oxford University Press, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Offertory Prayer - Prayer for the Church Militant (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Exhortation - General Confession - Absolution (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Preface (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Mass in G Minor (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Maurice Jacobson, Arranger - Curwen/Faber, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Prayer of Humble Access - Prayer of Consecration (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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O taste and see (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Oxford University Press, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Lord’s Prayer (John Merbecke)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - John Merbecke, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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‘Coronation’ Gloria in B Flat (Sir Charles Villiers Stanford)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Charles Villiers Stanford, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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The Blessing (Anonyme)
Simon Russell Beale, Narrator - Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Great king of gods (Orlando Gibbons)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - Orlando Gibbons, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Coronation Te Deum (William Walton)
Gabrieli - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - William Walton, Composer - Oxford University Press, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Gabrieli - Chetham's Symphonic Brass Ensemble - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - David Matthews, Composer - Nicholas Parker, Producer - Faber Music, Music Publisher
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Crown Imperial (William Walton)
Gabrieli - Paul McCreesh, Conductor - William Walton, Composer - Oxford University Press, Music Publisher - Nicholas Parker, Producer
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Albumbeschreibung
Fans of the British crown’s splendour will certainly marvel at this double album that reproduces the coronation anthems of the four monarchs of the 20th century: Edward VII in 1902, George V in 1911, George VI in 1937, and current Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Very few of today’s ceremonies can reach such levels of grandeur.
At the crossroads of tradition and innovation, these coronation ceremonies are characterised by the evocation of past heritage works, and the addition of numerous pieces commissioned specifically for the occasion to the best composers in the kingdom. For such events, Westminster Abbey is closed for several months to allow an army of craftsmen to build monumental galleries capable of hosting up to eight thousand guests. Then come the rehearsals with 400-singer choirs, half of them children, an immense orchestra, and the indispensable great organ.
This recording is a selection of the best moments of these ceremonies, presented as a single liturgical structure. This ample reconstitution led by Paul McCreesh follows for the most part the 1937 ceremony, dropping however the era’s typical style when interpreting Handel. The musical approach has changed so much that it is presented here in the “baroque” style characteristic of our early 21st century. Some difficult choices were made, particularly regarding the Te Deum, the centrepiece and climax of the ceremony. A Cornelian choice between the ones from Stanford (1902), Parry (1911), Vaughan Williams (1937) and William Walton (1953). The latter was finally chosen, for its radiance and theatrical impetus. © François Hudry/Qobuz
Details of original recording : Recorded Ely Cathedral 23-25 July 2018; Royal Masonic School Chapel, Rickmansworth 26 -27 July 2018; Church of St Silas the Martyr, Kentish Town, London 6 September 2018
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 47 track(s)
- Total length: 02:38:52
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Gabrieli Consort Simon Russell Beale PaulMcCreesh
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Signum Records
- Area: Angleterre
- Genre: Klassiek
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