I gather HM the Queen is celebrating an anniversary of long rule. Although not a royalist, I was intrigued to come across (amongst our disordered piles) the 1953 Novello publication of the music to be performed at the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It includes the entire order of service, including the spoken parts, in a volume the size of a minor oratorio. It can't be that rare, as I see copies on Amazon for about £4.
As well as the well-known items, there are anthems by Dyson, Healy Willan [he of last week's CE fame], Harris and Bullock. One wonders if future occasions will be graced by such a publication, and whether it will be bought in great numbers?
As well as the well-known items, there are anthems by Dyson, Healy Willan [he of last week's CE fame], Harris and Bullock. One wonders if future occasions will be graced by such a publication, and whether it will be bought in great numbers?
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