Music for the Coronation

[Pulcinella]

This seems to be it:

https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/23-24132%20Coronation%20Liturgy.pdf

And with commentary here:

https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/23-24132%20Coronation%20Liturgy%20Commentary.pdf

[smittims]

'The page you requested does not exist'.

Shades of 'Lady, don't fall backwards' by D'Arcy Sarto, in 'Hancock's Half-Hour'.

[french frank]

And with commentary here:

https://www.churchofengland.org/site...Commentary.pdf

Before getting to the commentary I had already rushed to the OED (not being conversant with the source ) to find out what "Prevent us, O Lord" meant. The OED version slightly expands: "Go before us with spiritual guidance and help". Thank you.

[cat]

No Creed, yet we get a coronation sermon, which hasn't been a feature since 1838.

[Pulcinella]

Before getting to the commentary I had already rushed to the OED (not being conversant with the source ) to find out what "Prevent us, O Lord" meant. The OED version slightly expands: "Go before us with spiritual guidance and help". Thank you.

venire --> prevenire

[oddoneout]

Before getting to the commentary I had already rushed to the OED (not being conversant with the source ) to find out what "Prevent us, O Lord" meant. The OED version slightly expands: "Go before us with spiritual guidance and help". Thank you.

A choir member explained this when we performed the Coronation Anthems last year. It was one of those things where the words are sung and a query arises in the mind in passing but may not get followed up(not necessarily explained or known about by an MD either) so it was helpful.

[Pulcinella]

A choir member explained this when we performed the Coronation Anthems last year. It was one of those things where the words are sung and a query arises in the mind in passing but may not get followed up(not necessarily explained or known about by an MD either) so it was helpful.

From ChoralWiki:

Prevent us, O Lord

General information
From the Book of Common Prayer

Settings by composers:

Herbert Brewer SATB
William Byrd SAATB
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry SATB

English text

Prevent us O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour,
and further us with thy continual help;
that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee,
we may glorify thy holy Name.
And finally by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[cat]

The first public release of new music:

https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/abbey-releases-music-for-the-coronation-vivats

[Old Grumpy]

The whole shebang released on the same day, if anyone's interested

https://www.classical-music.com/news/coronation-album-will-be-recorded-live-and-released-the-same-day/

[Pulcinella]

The whole shebang released on the same day, if anyone's interested

https://www.classical-music.com/news...-the-same-day/

I hope the composers will get their fair share of the royalties (every pun intended), but I wonder if they have to sign over their copyright to the crown.

[ahinton]

I hope the composers will get their fair share of the royalties (every pun intended), but I wonder if they have to sign over their copyright to the crown.

I very much doubt it!

[cat]

"This will be the first time that the recording of a Coronation ceremony will be available globally to stream and download on the day of the service itself."

Really? This wasn't done in 1953? I have to say I'm very surprised.

[cat]

The full Order of Service

[Pulcinella]

The full Order of Service

Many thanks!

What is the medal JEG is wearing round his neck?

[cat]

What is the medal JEG is wearing round his neck?

That’s the neck badge version of the Knights Bachelor insignia.