CORONATION OF THE FIRST ELIZABETH (CAVE'S MAGNIFICAT) - FORBURY CONSORT, STEELE-PERKINS, KING'S TRUMPETERS

Philip Cave’s Magnificat / Forbury Consort, Steele-Perkins. Superb recreation original great event.Superb and 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. Total time: 79:21     “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, 11.1.2004 Fanfare Trad Magnificat; Philip Cave (conductor), Forbury Consort; Alan Crumpler (conductor), King’s Trumpeters; Crispian Steele-Perkins (conductor) Bransle Double Gervaise Magnificat; Philip Cave