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The Royal Wedding - The Official Album is a unique memento of one of the most significant events in Britain's modern history. Featuring every aspect of the occasion, the album includes the music--old and new--the readings and blessings, and of course the exchange of vows between Prince William and Catherine Middleton in the historic Abbey on the day itself. The music is provided by The Choir of Westminster Abbey, the London Chamber Orchestra, the State Trumpeters and the Trumpeters of the Central Band of the RAF.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
Perfection in every way. I'm no Royalist at all, but what a wonderful day this was for everyone to enjoy in their own way. Me, well I enjoyed every second of the music in Westminster Abbey, and this album is a special piece of music to listen to and reflect on ... particularly the captivating "This Is The Day" ...
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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There are few celebrations that affect the world like British Royalty festivals and April 29th, 2011 will go down as one of the more memorable ones - the Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Though there will likely be many videos released of the occasion, this collection is the music and the spoken words from the ceremony that took place in Westminster Abbey. The non-royal performers included the London Chamber Orchestra and Fanfare Team and the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal Choir - the choirs conducted by James O'Donnell and the orchestra by Christopher Warren-Green. The orchestral works were the usual for occasions such as these - the music of Sir William Walton, Sir Edward Elgar and Benjamin Britten and the choral and other chamber music included works by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and John Rutter.
A welcome addition to the 'usual players' was the presence of Paul Mealor whose 'Ubi caritas et amor' seemed the emotional highlight then as it does on this CD. But there is a lot of very beautiful choral music here (especially the Psalms settings by John Rutter). And who can resist the splendor of brass fanfares resounding throughout a cathedral? There is a decided warmth in the sound of the audience joining in the hymns sung by all concerned and in general this combination of the spoken words and the glorious British music is as grand as it gets. A worthy reminder of the elegance and gentility of the monarchy. Grady Harp, May 11.
A welcome addition to the 'usual players' was the presence of Paul Mealor whose 'Ubi caritas et amor' seemed the emotional highlight then as it does on this CD. But there is a lot of very beautiful choral music here (especially the Psalms settings by John Rutter). And who can resist the splendor of brass fanfares resounding throughout a cathedral? There is a decided warmth in the sound of the audience joining in the hymns sung by all concerned and in general this combination of the spoken words and the glorious British music is as grand as it gets. A worthy reminder of the elegance and gentility of the monarchy. Grady Harp, May 11.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent! Gives the full music, including the pieces which didn't feature on the TV coverage (I'm thinking of the march from "the Birds" in particular). The recording is full and atmospheric providing a fine reminder of a great occasion. Everything comes across very well and it is gratifying to have the service complete, with no abbreviations or omissions.
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The royal wedding-official album
Lovely sounds bringing back the regal but simplistic memories of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. A joy to listen to at any time.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Susanne Willshaw
wedding music
This is a wonderful CD. The only slight criticism is the brass sounds a bit distorted at the opening of the CD; otherwise it is absolutely perfect. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kathy
Good quality but ...
The disc is great quality but beware if you want the pre-service music as this is not included and in what I was particularly interested.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. W. Slessor
ROYAL WEDDING PRESERVED!
The Royal Wedding - The Official Album
This is a brilliant recording of all the music played on that Wedding Day including the new piece by John Rutter. Read more
This is a brilliant recording of all the music played on that Wedding Day including the new piece by John Rutter. Read more
Published 8 months ago by YRRAP
I was Glad
The recording captures the ceremony very well, without any distracting TV or Radio commentary. I watched the ceremony on TV and was particularly taken by Parry's 'I was Glad'. Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Redwood
The Royal Wedding: The Official Album
Finally, I own this CD. The music is excellent and I highly recommend it for everyone who not only love the Royal Wedding of William and Kate, but classical music as well. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Margui
The Royal Wedding - The Official Album
A lovely CD capturing all the splendour of what was a wonderful wedding. The beautiful singing by the Cathedral choir and the wonderful organ pieces help to make this CD worth... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. S. Davison
great cd!
a fantastic cd to commerate the beautiful wedding of the royal couple! its the perfect cd to listern to and go back to the day it happened!!.
Published 11 months ago by Ms. K. L. Birch
The Royal Wedding - The Official Album
I purchased this item expecting only a record of the musical repertoire performed at the Royal Wedding. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Laure
Royal Wedding
Saw the original on TV, this CD is a good reminder of that.
Great to have the spoken bits included. Read more
Great to have the spoken bits included. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Neil H
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