Celebration Of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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Time: 6.30pm - 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