Anthem by Andrew Lloyd Webber one of 12 new pieces of music for coronation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn anthem composed by songwriting legend Andrew Lloyd Webber will be one of 12 new pieces created for the King's coronation later this year, it has been revealed.
King Charles has personally curated a programme of music to accompany the historic day, which has been designed to showcase a range of musical talent and styles from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
His coronation is set to take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, and is also expected to showcase Greek Orthodox music in tribute to his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. READ MORE: He was a teenage boxer who grew up in poverty - then an attack changed his life Lloyd-Webber, who is known for his work including The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, described himself as “incredibly honoured” to have been asked to compose a new anthem. “My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98," he said. "I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra.
I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.” A Coronation March has been composed by Patrick Doyle, while a piece by Iain Farrington for the solo organ takes in musical themes from countries across the Commonwealth.
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