Edinburgh Coronation Orchestra and Choir: Zadok the Priest

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Join us as we celebrate the King's Coronation in style with a spectacular concert of Coronation music performed by live orchestra and choir at Canongate Kirk on 14th May!

About Edinburgh Coronation Orchestra and Choir: Zadok the Priest

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Edinburgh Coronation Orchestra and Choir: Zadok the Priest

This May, King Charles III will celebrate his Coronation and formally begin his reign as our sovereign.

We celebrate this momentous event in British and world history with concert of Coronation classics directed by our award-winning musical director Matthew Shiel.

Tonight, at 7.30pm, this magnificent and historic 17th Century church which proudly serves the Palace of Holyrood is transformed by moonlight and candlelight into a setting of Royal inspiration as we reflect on the past, present and future of the monarchy and the significance it has played in the history of classical music.

Scones, jam and cream tea will be served in the interval to heighten the Royal experience.

Royal box tickets are also available for those audience-goers who wish to enjoy this unforgettable concert from the best vantagepoint and in the pew reserved by the church for our Royal family.

PROGRAMME

The Music for the Royal Fireworks (HWV 351) – Handel

INTERVAL (Scones, Jam and Tea will be served)

Variations on ‘God save the King’ for Piano and Orchestra (Op. 1, No. 6) – J.C. Bach

Coronation Anthem No. 1: Zadok the Priest (HWV 258) – Handel

National Anthem: ‘God save the King’

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