King Charles' coronation songs takes inspiration from King Solomon's writings - 'Make a joyful noise' and Isaiah's vision of heaven

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Music has always created a sense of unity and togetherness, bringing people together; no matter their backgrounds. New music compositions are also used to mark new beginnings or as memorials; Exodus 15 captures the Song of Moses and Miriam after they crossed the Red Sea and David sang may songs on different occasions in their life. Song lyrics are also prophecies when inspired by the Lord;

The King of England, will be ordained as king, with six of the new commissions have been composed for orchestra and will be performed before the Service, prior to Their Majesties’ arrival at the Abbey, complemented by a programme of mainly British music spanning 350 years, according to the Buckingham Palace.

Discussing his ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ a Coronation Anthem, Andrew Lloyd Webber, said “I had the good fortune to discuss the text with His Majesty The King. We discussed the writings of Solomon and I suggested adapting Psalm 98 with its message of “Make A Joyful Noise unto the Lord, the King”. It seems so appropriate to the moment in the Coronation service. I played, and tried to sing, my early score for The King a few weeks ago. I have composed a short opening and closing fanfare, which will be played by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force. The anthem is scored for the wonderful Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Coronation Orchestra.”

Describing her ‘Coronation Sanctus’ Roxanna Panufnik said: “The piece starts a little mysteriously with an atmosphere of awe and wonderment as Isaiah describes his vision of heaven. The music quickly builds and finishes ecstatically, with organ fanfares and flamboyantly colourful harmonies.”

Source: Royal.Uk

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