All of the Music to be Performed During the Liturgy Listed in Order:
- Kyrie eleison, by Paul Mealor, 1975-
Mealor is a Welsh composer who is primarily known for his choral works. Prince William commissioned him to compose the motet, Ubi caritas et amor, which was performed at his wedding to Catherine Middleton in 2011. His work for the coronation, the Coronation Kyrie, will be sung in the Welsh language. This is the first time the Welsh language has ever been sung at a coronation.
- Anthem, Prevent Us, O Lord, by William Byrd, 1543-1623
Gloria, by William Byrd
Byrd was an iconic master of English Renaissance music. Among his compositions were a large number of motets and mass movements as well as secular music such as madrigals. Although he was Roman Catholic, his music was performed in Anglican services.
- Sung Alleluia, by Debbie Wiseman, 1963-
Another Sung Alleluia, by Debbie Wiseman
Wiseman is an acclaimed composer of film and television music. Her album to celebrate the Queen's 95th birthday The Music of Kings and Queens, was released in June, 2021 and was very well received.
- Veni Creator, plainsong, mode VIII, anonymous
- For the anointing, the anthem Zadok the Priest, by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759
Handel composed the work as the coronation anthem for his patron George II in 1727, and it has been sung at every coronation of a British monarch ever since.
- Greek Orthodox chant, Psalm 72 (Psalm 71 in Greek Septuagint Psalter)
- Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare, by Richard Strauss, 1864-1949, arr. by Paul Mealor
- The abbey bell rings for two minutes
- Anthem, O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life, by Thomas Weelkes, 1576-1623
This English Renaissance composer is best remembered for his madrigals. However, his output also included English verse anthems.
- Anthem, Confortare, by Henry Walford-Davies, 1869-1941
Walford-Davies was an English composer and organist who held the title of Master of the King’s Music under George V and George VI from 1934 until 1941. Confortare was sung for the coronation of George VI in 1937.
- Anthem for Enthroning of the Queen—Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord, by Andrew Lloyd-Weber, 1948-
Lloyd-Webber is known for his highly successful works for musical theater such as Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. However, he has also branched out into traditional classical music, of which his Requiem of 1984, with its Pie Jesu movement, is best known. This new anthem was commissioned for the coronation.
- Offertory Hymn: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
- Sanctus, by Rosanna Panufnik, 1968-
Panufnik is a British composer of Polish decent. She has written a wide range of pieces in many different genres and has a special interest in world music. The Sanctus was commissioned for the coronation.
- Agnus Dei, by Tarik O’Regan, 1978-
O’Regan is a British composer who is also active in America. His compositional endeavors began in 2002. His style is characterized by tonal and modal elements. The Agnus Dei was commissioned for the coronation.
- Sung Amen, by Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
Gibbons was a leading composer of the late English Renaissance and figured in the transition to early Baroque. He enjoyed the patronage of monarchs such as James I. He became organist of Westminster Abbey in 1623. He is remembered for his madrigals and English verse anthems.
- Hymn, Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
- Anthem, The King Shall Rejoice in Thy Strength, by William Boyce, 1711-1779
This versatile English composer was appointed Master of the King’s Music in 1757. In this capacity he composed many works for royal occasions. He is currently remembered for his symphonies and anthems. The first movement of his symphony no. 1 was the first piece played at the procession of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the conclusion of their wedding.
- Te Deum, by William Walton, 1902-1983
Walton wrote music in various classical genres. He is especially remembered for his coronation marches Crown Imperial, written for the coronation of George VI in 1937, and Orb and Sceptre, written for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. He was also commissioned to write the Te Deum for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
- National Anthem, arr. by Gordon Jacob, 1895-1984
Jacob was a professor at the Royal College of Music in London. He composed many pieces of his own, but was also known for many arrangements of the works of other composers.
The King’s Outward Procession & Organ Voluntaries:
- Pomp and Circumstance March no. 4, by Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934), arr. by Iain Farrington
Elgar composed many works which are frequently performed in classical concerts. He is best remembered for his Pomp and Circumstance Marches. He was appointed Master of the King’s Music in 1924.
Farrington is an acclaimed pianist and organist who is also known as a composer and arranger. His arrangement of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 was performed at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011.
- March from The Birds, by Hubert Parry (1848 – 1918), arr. by John Rutter, 1945-
Parry, a composer and historian of music, composed in many different genres. His works are attracting renewed interest in the 21st century.
Rutter enjoys a high reputation as a composer of choral anthems.
