The coronation of Charles II was a glorious celebration of the restoration of the monarchy following a coup d'Ã¨tat, civil war and an eleven-year government of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Although contemporary statements concerning the music that was played are imprecise, Wim Becu and the ensemble Oltremontano have created this fascinating reconstruction of the ceremony, which portrays the King's arrival, his coronation in Westminster Abbey, the ensuing royal banquet and the royal masques that followed.

Tracklist:

A Song Called Trumpets: The Songe Called Trumpetts, "Lusti Gallant And Cante Cantate"
Harmonie Universelle: Harmonie Universelle: L'entree - A Cheval - Cavalcade - Double Cavalcade - La Retraite
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: I. Almand
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: II. Courant
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: III. Almand
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: IV. Saraband
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: V. Almand
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: VI. Courant
For His Majesty's Sagbutts And Cornetts: VII. Almand
Modo Per Imparare A Sonare Di Tromba: Modo Per Imparare A Sonare Di Tromba: Entrata (E) Imperiale Per Sonate In Concerto
O Lord, Grant The King A Long Life
In Nomine A 5: In Nomine A 5 No. 5
The King Shall Rejoice, Op. 17
Miserere A 4
Te Deum
Te Deum: Soundscape, "The King" - Bells Of Westminster Abbey
Pavana And Galliarda: Pavan
Pavana And Galliarda: Galliard
Pavana A 5
Galiarda And Coranto A 5 (Arr. P. Philips For Chamber Ensemble)
Fantazia 2 A 6
Pavane (Arr. P. Holman)
Almand A 6 (Arr. P. Holman For Chamber Ensemble)
Browning A 5
Courtly Masquing Ayres: No. 19 A 5
Courtly Masquing Ayres: No. 20 A 5
Courtly Masquing Ayres: No. 21 A 5

UPC: 4015023243002
Label: Accent Records
Release Date: 2.10.15
Format: CD

Parsons / Mersenne / Locke / Fantini / Child - Coronation Music for Charles II (CD)