CORONATION GLORIA

Stanford: Coronation Gloria for SATB choir and orchestra



In 1911, the famous composer of church music, Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, http://www.stainer.co.uk/stanford.html was invited to compose a work for the Coronation of HM King George V. Undoubtedly well received, the Coronation Gloria, scored for SATB and orchestra, was subsequently included in the order of service for the Coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey in 1937 and HM Queen Eizabeth II in 1953.

As we celebrate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, two performances of this great work are scheduled for 2nd June: at Ely Cathedral, featuring the cathedral choir plus community choirs and at Winchester Cathedral with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Waynflete Singers.



Sir Charles Villiers Stanford



A month later, the Coronation Gloria will be performed within the beautiful surroundings of King's College Chapel, Cambridge on 13th July played by the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra.

Newly engraved full score and parts are now available for rental (ref. HL189) along with the vocal score (for SATB and organ) (Ref W227 £2.95)  http://www.stainer.co.uk/