Decca Classics release the official album of the coronation of their majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla. The project was an undertaking of immense scale and precision (with 192 microphones in the Abbey and using over 7 miles of cable). This is also the first time an event of this magnitude has been recorded in high definition surround sound, with the size of the building and the music performed lending itself perfectly to an immersive listening experience. Marking an unprecedented event in both recorded music and British royal history, this album becomes the fastest recording of its size, with the full process, from performance to release, taking place over the course of a single day...

The coronation of King Charles III is an event that, understandably, has divided the nation... So if you're anti-the monarchy then there's little chance that you'll be rushing to snap this up and add it to your music library.

However, for those who sat and watched the ceremony this album is the perfect musical souvenir of the event. Every moment from the historic ceremony, which was watched by millions around the world, including all music and spoken word, as well as the pre-service music, is captured here on the new album, which is over 4 hours long and presented over 2 CDs. This marks the first time ever a recording of a Coronation ceremony – a tradition which can be traced back more than 1000 years – has been available globally to stream and download on the day of the service itself, thanks to advances in modern technology.

If you want to own a piece of history then this a no brainer.

Track listing:

CD 1
01. Fanfare for the Arrival of Their Majesties
02. I Was Glad
03. Greeting the King
04. Greeting and Introduction - Justin Welby
05. Coronation Kyrie Eleison
06. The Recognition
07. The Presenting of the Holy Bible
08. The Oaths
09. Prevent Us, O Lord
10. The King's Prayer - His Majesty King Charles III
11. Gloria
12. The Collect - Justin Welby
13. The Epistle
14. Alleluia (O Clap Your Hands)
15. The Gospel
16. Alleluia (O Sing Praises) - Ascension Gospel Choir
17. The Sermon - Justin Welby
18. Veni Creator Spiritus
19. Thanksgiving for the Holy Oil - Justin Welby
20. Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258, 'Zadok the Priest'
21. The Investiture and Give the King Your Judgements (Byzantine Chant)
22. The Crowning - Justin Welby
23. Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare, TrV248 - Coronation Brass Ensemble
24. The Blessing
25. O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life
26. The Enthroning and the Homage (Homage Fanfare)
27. Confortare
28. The Coronation of the Queen - Justin Welby
29. Make a Joyful Noise

Disc 2
01. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
02. Prayer Over the Gifts and the Eucharistic Prayer - Justin Welby
03. Coronation Sanctus
04. The Eucharistic Prayer (Continued) - Justin Welby
05. The Lord's Prayer
06. Coronation Agnus Dei
07. Post-communion Prayer and the Blessing - Justin Welby
08. Threefold Amen
09. Praise, My Soul the King of Heaven
10. Opening Chorus
11. Coronation Te Deum
12. The National Anthem (God Save the King)
13. Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G Major, Op. 39, No. 4 - Coronation Orchestra
14. March from the Birds - Coronation Orchestra
15. Chorale Fantasia On 'The Old Hundredth' - Peter Holder
16. Earl of Oxford's March - Coronation Brass Ensemble
17. Brighter Visions Shine Afar
18. Tros Y Garreg
19. Sacred Fire
20. Be Thou My Vision, Triptych for Orchestra
21. Voices of the World
22. King Charles III Coronation March

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Darren Rea