Released in celebration of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Classic FM's Music for a Royal Occasion is a double CD of songs, marches, and anthems associated with the British monarchy and patriotic traditions. Compositions by some of England's greatest composers have been selected for their stirring melodies and noble sentiments, so there are familiar pieces by George Frederick Handel, Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Walton, and others who have contributed to British music. ...
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Released in celebration of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Classic FM's Music for a Royal Occasion is a double CD of songs, marches, and anthems associated with the British monarchy and patriotic traditions. Compositions by some of England's greatest composers have been selected for their stirring melodies and noble sentiments, so there are familiar pieces by George Frederick Handel, Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Walton, and others who have contributed to British music. The first disc consists of the most famous themes by these composers, while the second CD offers a collection of inspirational medleys and songs, including such favorites as Rule Britannia, God Save the Queen, Land of Hope and Glory, and I Vow to Thee, My Country. Also included are popular songs that have become sentimental favorites, such as We'll Meet Again and You'll Never Walk Alone, as well as the hymns How Great Thou Art and Abide with Me. The performers are among Britain's...
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Add this copy of Music for a Royal Occasion to cart. $15.79, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2016 by Decca (UMO).