The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, which was watched by millions around the world, was not just a state event of immense historical significance. It was also a major musical landmark. Twelve contemporary composers were commissioned to write new work: six new choral pieces were among twenty performed during the two-hour Service, while there were also four original instrumental commissions and one vocal commission among the twenty-one pieces performed before the ceremony...

• I was glad when they said unto me [C. Hubert H. Parry]
• Coronation Kyrie [Paul Mealor]
• Prevent us, O Lord [William Byrd]
• Gloria from Mass for Four Voices [William Byrd]
• Alleluia (O clap your hands) [Debbie Wiseman]
• Alleluia (O sing praises) [Debbie Wiseman]
• Veni, Creator Spiritus [Plainsong]
• Zadok the Priest [George Frideric Handel]
• Psalm 71 (72) [Byzantine Chant]
• O Lord, grant the king a long life [Thomas Weelkes]
• Confortare [H. Walford Davies]
• Make a joyful no...