Andrew Lloyd Webber composes new anthem for King Charles coronation
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An anthem written by Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of 12 new pieces of music commissioned by King Charles for his coronation. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra.” The maestro also said he hoped the anthem “reflects this joyous occasion” when the new king is crowned. King Charles and Andrew Lloyd Webber Six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been created by British composers whose styles include classical, sacred, film, television and musical theatre. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up There will also be new works by Sarah Class, Nigel Hess, Paul Mealor, Tarik O’Regan, Roxanna Panufnik, Shirley J Thompson, Judith Weir, Roderick Williams, and Debbie Wiseman.
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