Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Coronation Anthems

Music fit for RoyaltyThe MSO Chorus performs music fit for Royalty at this celebratory concert of choral music traditionally performed at British coronations.

Originally commissioned for the coronation of George II in 1727, Handel’s anthems Zadok the Priest, Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, The King Shall Rejoice, and My Heart Is Inditing have regularly been included in coronations since.

This performance also includes additional works commissioned for these royal occasions, including recent compositions performed at King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023.

Program

Handel Coronation Anthems
Vaughan Williams O taste and see
McKie We wait for thy loving kindness
Paul Mealor Kyrie
Roxanna Panufnik Coronation Sanctus
Tarik O’Regan Coronation Agnus Dei
Weelkes O Lord, grant the King
Parry I was Glad

Featuring

MSO Musicians
MSO Chorus – Warren Trevelyan-Jones chorus director
Soloists from Melba Opera Trust
Eden Shifroni soprano
Damian Arnold tenor
Jack Bolton bass