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Holy Trinity Church
Sloane Street
Sloane Square
London
SW1X 9BZ
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Zadok the Priest, HWV 258
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry – Blest Pair of Sirens
Johannes Brahms – How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Fair, Op.45 no.4
John Tavener – Song for Athene
William Walton – Crown Imperial
George Frideric Handel – Samson, HWV 57: 'Let the bright Seraphim'
John Rutter – This is the Day
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry – I Was Glad
Samuel Sebastian Wesley – Blessed be the God and Father
Edward Elgar – Coronation March, Op.65
Louis Spohr – The Last Judgement, WoO 61: 'Blest are the departed'
Henry Purcell – Thou knowest Lord, the secrets of our hearts, Z.58b
Jeremiah Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary
George Frideric Handel – Eternal Source of Light Divine, HWV 74
John Blow – Let thy hand be strengthened
Thomas Weelkes – O Lord grant the King a long life
Performers
Elin Manahan Thomas – soprano
David Blackadder – trumpet
Luke Bond – organ
Richard Bannan – Music Director
Petros Singers
Programme Note
This spectacular concert features 400 years of music written for and performed at the great royal coronations, weddings and funerals. Works of grandeur, grace, solemnity and celebration, they mirror the history of the country and the family they honour.
We are delighted to be joined by the three musicians who so memorably performed Handel's Eternal Source of Light Divine as Meghan Markle walked down the aisle of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle to be married to Prince Harry.
Elin Manahan Thomas (Soprano) released her début album Eternal Light in 2007 with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and has since performed at many of the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, and with leading orchestras and conductors.
David Blackadder (Trumpet) is recognised as one of the world’s leading period trumpeters. His expertise has taken him around the globe and continues to do so, as he collaborates with some of the most exciting figures in classical music.
Luke Bond (Organ) is the Assistant Director of Music of St George’s Chapel following appointments at Clifton College, The Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick and eight years as Assistant Director of Music at Truro Cathedral.
Richard Bannan is Musical Director of Petros Singers and Woking Choral Society, Head of Singing at King’s College School, Wimbledon and a Lay-Clerk of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, alongside engagements as a solo and consort singer.
Petros Singers is a well-regarded, auditioned chamber choir with a reputation for communicative singing and innovative programmes.