"The Monarch's Music" by The Band Of The Household Cavalry is a captivating collection of regal and ceremonial pieces, set to release on November 3, 2023, under CRD Records. This 57-minute album is a testament to the band's exceptional skill and precision, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary arrangements that celebrate the grandeur of royal ceremonies and state occasions.
The album opens with John Rutter's arrangement of "National Anthem," setting the tone for a journey through some of the most iconic and stirring compositions in the British royal repertoire. From the triumphant "Crown Imperial" to the familiar strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," each track is a masterclass in musical pageantry.
Notable highlights include the transcendent "Te Deum and Benedictus" and the stirring "Vivat Regina," both showcasing the band's ability to convey deep reverence and jubilant celebration. The album also features a beautiful rendition of "Chanson de nuit and chanson de matin," arranged by Dan Godfrey Junior, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the collection.
With its rich orchestration and powerful performances, "The Monarch's Music" is a must-listen for fans of ceremonial and classical music. The Band Of The Household Cavalry delivers a performance that is both majestic and intimate, making this album a true celebration of British royal heritage.
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Tracks
National Anthem (Arr. for Trumpet, Choir and Organ by John Rutter)Anonymous, John Rutter, Luke Bond, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
I Was Glad (Trans. for Military Band by Edward Hills, Adapted by Daniel Shave)Hubert Parry, Luke Bond, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
Crown Imperial (Arr. for Military Band by William Duthoit)William Walton, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
All people that on earth do dwell "The Old Hundredth" (Arr. for Choir, Congregation, Orchestra and Organ by Ralph Vaughan Williams)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Luke Bond, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
Te Deum and Benedictus, Op. 34: No.1, Te Deum laudamusEdward Elgar, Luke Bond, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, James Vivian, The Band Of The Household Cavalry
A Hymn of St ColumbaBenjamin Britten, Luke Bond, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, James Vivian, The Band Of The Household Cavalry
Chanson de nuit and chanson de matin, Op. 15: No. 1 (Arr. for Military Band by Dan Godfrey Junior)Edward Elgar, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
O Sing JoyfullyAdrian Batten, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, James Vivian, The Band Of The Household Cavalry
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 4 in G Major (Transcribed for Military Band by Michael Retford)Edward Elgar, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
Vivat ReginaAnonymous, Anon, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith
Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, “Organ”: IIb. Maestoso - Più allegro - Molto allegro (Arr. for Military Band and Organ by Earl Anderson Slocum)Camille Saint-Saëns, Luke Bond, The Band Of The Household Cavalry, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Paul Collis-Smith, James Vivian
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