The Coronation of King Carlos III will feature 12 never-before-seen musical pieces requested by the monarch himself

The Coronation of King Carlos III will feature 12 never-before-seen musical pieces requested by the monarch himself.

The king CharlesIII, personally commissioned the composition of twelve new musical pieces that will resonate during his coronation and that of the queen consort, Camille next May 6 at Westminster Abbey this was confirmed this Saturday by Buckingham Palace.

The new pieces will represent a “wide range of musical styles” which unite “tradition, heritage and ceremonial” with “voices of today”, detailed a spokesperson for the official residence of the monarch.

The commission reflects “the passion and support that the king gave to music and the arts throughout his life”, detailed the Palace.

Andrew Nethsinghaorganist and choirmaster at Westminster Abbey, will oversee all musical arrangements and conduct performances at the ceremony in London.

The musical director of Royal Opera, Antonio Pappano will act as director of Coronation Orchestra a formation chosen for the occasion in which musicians from various British “ensembles” will participate, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Parts ordered by Charles III include a coronation anthem composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber nail coronation march in charge of Patrick Doyle and an organ solo Iain Farrington.

Among other interpretations, the Byzantine singing ensemble will participate in the ceremony with greek orthodox music in tribute to the sovereign’s father, Prince Philip of Edinburgh, born in Greece and died in April 2021.

Pieces commissioned by Charles III include a Coronation Hymn, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a Coronation March, conducted by Patrick Doyle, and an organ solo by Iain Farrington.

“Each coronation ceremony is a blend of deep-rooted traditions and contemporary innovation.Nethsingha said in a statement from the Palace.

“As was the case with the four coronations that took place in the 20th century, the choice of music reflects the cultural heritage of the times in which we live,” he added.

However, the history Crown of Saint Edward which was the centerpiece of the coronation ceremonies of monarchs in England for over 350 years, has been modified for the coronation of the king Charles III.

The crown has been used since the investiture of King Charles II in 1661, after the restoration of the monarchy after the 10-year republic Oliver Cromwell.

St Edward’s Jewel replaced a medieval version, believed to date from the reign of Edward the Confessor in the 11th century and was cast in 1649. The original is thought to date back to Edward the Confessor, who reigned from 1042 to 1066.

The palace plans the coronation, known as the Operation Golden Orb as Charles and his heir, Prince William, seek to prove that the monarchy is still relevant in modern, multicultural Britain.

The historic St Edward’s Crown, which has been the centerpiece of the coronation ceremonies of monarchs in England for over 350 years, has been modified for the coronation of King Charles III. (Reuters)

After the death of Isabella II Turning 96 last September, the various crowns symbolic of his reign will pass to his son and will need to be enlarged to accommodate his size.

To do this, it will be necessary to increase its circumference and add some precious stones, the reverse process of that carried out during the ascent to the throne of the previous sovereign, as described by the British media.