Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations: From James I to Elizabeth IICoronations are the grandest of all state occasions. This is the first comprehensive in-depth study of the music that was performed at British coronations from 1603 to the present, encompassing the sixteen coronations that have taken place in Westminster Abbey and the last two Scottish coronations. Range describes how music played a crucial role at the coronations and how the practical requirements of the ceremonial proceedings affected its structure and performance. The programme of music at each coronation is reconstructed, accompanied by a wealth of transcriptions of newly discovered primary source material, revealing findings that lead to fresh conclusions about performance practices. The coronation ceremonies are placed in their historical context, including the political background and the concept of invented traditions. The study is an invaluable resource not only for musicologists and historians, but also for performers, providing a fascinating insight into the greatest of all Royal events. |
Contents
1685 James II and Queen | 61 |
16891714 William III and Mary | 94 |
1727 George II and Queen | 129 |
1761 1821 George III | 161 |
1831 8r 1838 William IV and Queen | 199 |
the twentieth | 225 |
Appendices | 263 |
Bibliography and sources 289 | 289 |
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319 | |
Other editions - View all
Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations: From James I to Elizabeth II Matthias Range Limited preview - 2012 |
Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations: From James I to Elizabeth II Matthias Range No preview available - 2023 |
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