Celebration Of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Saturday 16 June 2012, 7:30pm
TheTriumphs of Oriana was compiled in honour of Queen Elizabeth 1. Handel's anthems adorned the Coronation of George II as did Parry's that of Edward VII. A Garland for the Queen and Britten's opera on the life of Elizabeth I celebrated the Queen's accession in 1952. Walton wrote marches for the coronations of both George VI and Elizabeth II.
Music for royal occasions drawn from
Morley et al
The Triumphs of Oriana
Handel
Coronation Anthems
Parry
I was glad
Vaughan Williams et al
A Garland for the Queen
Walton
Coronation Marches
Britten
Choral Dances (Gloriana)
Thames Philharmonic Choir
John Bate Conductor
Tickets: £15, £12.50
Concessions: £12, £10
Venue: St Paul's Church, Augustus Road, Wimbledon Park, London SW19 6EW
Contact: Thames Philharmonic Choir Box Office
Online booking: www.thamesphilchoir.org.uk
Tel: 07522 524 081
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