"This is a thrilling musical performance recorded with presence & clarity. The music chosen here includes some weird & wonderful sounds. Procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey is an uplifting feast of festive sounds & rhythms. A very recommendable issue." — Colin Anderson, Musical Opinion, 11.1.2004Griffin presents a superb recreation of a legendary grand royal event - an authenticated and well-researched reconstruction of the great 16th Century musical event that was “Gloriana’s” Coronation.As well as the choral Mass (Richard Alwood) and Service, lots of secular music including popular dances feature, during the procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey and the later Banquet, all on rare original instruments.
Music for The Procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey; The Coronation Service; The Mass “Praise Him Praiseworthy”, in a setting by Richard Alwood (c.1510-60); The Coronation Banquet.
