Coronation Ode - Elgar, Edward

"Op. Op.44. Composed: 1901-02, 1911. Movements: 6 sections: :1. Introduction. Crown the King :2. Chorus ::a. The Queen (added 1911) ::b. Daughter of ancient Kings :3. Britain, ask of thyself :4. Duet and Chorus ::a. Hark upon the hallowed air ::b. Only let the heart be pure :5. Peace, gentle Peace :6. Finale: Land of hope and glory. Dedicated to: by Special Permission, to His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VIIComposed for the Grand Opera Syndicate, for the state performance at Covent Garden."

⌛ Period → Romantic ◈ Genre → Romantic ♬ Voicing → Solo

◆ Difficulty

Expert (Grade 7-8)

¶ Language → English

Parts 1

Instruments voices, chorus, orchestra