Various Artists - The Royal Wedding - Music & Performance - CD

The official album of the Royal Wedding will include a special collectors booklet featuring the complete order of service, the readings, vows, hymns and blessings, and all the music from what is expected to be a global event exciting the biggest audience in television history. Produced by one of the world's finest classical record producers, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction for over 25 years, ranging from works by Andrew Lloyd Webber to opera at the Mariinsky Theatre with Valery Gergiev.

Released just hours after Prince William and the new Duchess of Cambridge said "I do," this Decca compilation is a chance for those staunch royalists to relive the biggest Royal Wedding since Charles and Diana in its entirety. Produced by Anita Barry, this audio keepsake of the historical event features the marriage vows from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the reading from Kate's brother, James Middleton, and the address, the blessing, and the prayers, but it's the musical contributions that provide the pomp and grandeur necessary for such an occasion. Alongside the traditional fanfare greeting the arrival of the Queen and the national anthem, there are more personal selections from the bride and groom, such as organist Robert Quinney's Prelude on Rhosymedre, the Choir of Westminster Abbey's rendition of Ubi Caritas, and the London Chamber Orchestra's arrangement of the march originally penned for the coronation of George VI, Imperial Crown, as well as a specially commissioned composition, This Is the Day Which the Lord Hath Made, from British composer John Rutter. Elsewhere, there are several pieces with emotive connections to the groom's side of the family, including I Was Glad, the Hubert Parry introit that appeared at his parents' 1981 wedding; the congregational hymn Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (Cwm Rhondda), which was sung at Princess Diana's 1997 funeral; and Charles Wesley's Christian hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, which was also chosen at Prince Charles' 2005 marriage to the Duchess of Cornwall. Showcasing what the British do best, The Royal Wedding: The Official Album is a comprehensive souvenir of the momentous occasion that appears to have rejuvenated some much needed pride to the nation's monarchy. ~ Jon O'Brien, Rovi

Performer	Choir of Westminster Abbey
Music genre	Classical
Music subgenre	CD - CLASSICAL ARTISTS
Music release type	Release
Media format	CD
Original release date	2011
Edition	Standard
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Royal Wedding-Official Album - The Royal Wedding: The Official Album [CD]
Track listing	The Arrival of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh - Fanfare, The Procession of the Queen - March from the Birds, Prelude on Rhosymedre [Vaughan Williams: ], The Procession of the Bride (The Introit) - I Was Glad, Hymn - Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda), The Welcome and Introduction, The Marriage, The Vows, Hymn - Love Divine (Blaenwern), The Lesson - Romans 12: 1, 2, 9-18, The Anthem - This Is the Day Which the Lord Hath Made, The Address, Ubi Caritas, The Prayers, Jerusalem [Parry: ], The Blessing, The National Anthem, Blest Pair of Sirens [Parry: ], Fanfare: Valiant & Brave, Crown Imperial [Walton: ], Music After the Service - Toccata from Symphonie V
Record label	Decca
Music producer	Anna Barry
Occasion	Wedding
Track name	The Arrival Of The Queen And The Duke Of Edinburgh - Fanfare, The Procession Of The Queen - March From 'The Birds', Prelude On Phsymedre, The Procession Of The Bride - Anthem: I Was Glad, Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda), The Welcome And Introduction, The Marriage, The Vows, Hymn: Love Divine (Blaenwern), The Lesson, The Anthem: This Is The Day, The Address, Motet: Ubi Caritas, The Prayers, Hymn: Jerusalem, The Blessing, The National Anthem, The Signing Of The Register - Blest Pair Of Sirens, Fanfare: Valiant And Brave, The Procession Of The Bride And Bridegroom - Crown Imperial, Toccata From Symphonie V
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N