Scottish Coronation Orchestra: Music for the Royal Fireworks
Join us as we celebrate the King's coronation in style with a spectacular concert of royal music performed by live orchestra and piano at Canongate Kirk on 4th June!
About Scottish Coronation Orchestra: Music for the Royal Fireworks
This May, King Charles III celebrated his Coronation and formally began 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.
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.
Cakes and tea will be served in the interval to compliment 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
7 Variations on 'God Save the King', WoO 78 - Beethoven
5 Variations on 'Rule Britannia', WoO 79 - Beethoven
Variations on ‘God save the King’ for piano and orchestra (Concerto Op. 1, No. 6) – J.C. Bach
INTERVAL (cakes and tea will be served)
The Music for the Royal Fireworks (HWV 351) – Handel
National Anthem: ‘God save the King’
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