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Track Listings

1. Introduction/Prelude

2. National Anthem

3. Funeral Sentences

4. Bidding

5. I Vow to Thee, My Country

6. Reading by Lady Sarah McCorquodale

7. Requiem: Libera Me

8. Reading by Lady Jane Fellowes

9. King of Love My Shepherd Is

10. Reading by the Right Honourable Tony Blair MP - Tony Blair

11. Candle in the Wind - Elton John

12. Tribute

13. Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

14. Prayers

15. Country Derry: Air

16. Lord's Prayer

17. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer

18. Commendation

19. Alleluia: May Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest

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May she rest in peace, 12 April 2005

By	Kurt Messick "FrKurt Messick" (London, SW1) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diana Princess Of Wales (1961-1997) - BBC Recording of Funeral [IMPORT] (Audio CD)

Prior to the recent death of Pope John Paul II, the funeral service of Diana, Princess of Wales stands out in recent history as one of the most dramatic, most watched, and most awe-inspiring in majesty and scope. Perhaps the tragedy that surrounded her death made the event even more poignant. Taking place at Westminster Abbey, the Funeral Service followed a fairly standard Anglican pattern of liturgy, but had certain additions and flairs that befit the style of life of the Princess.

The readings on this recording are preserved; this is not simply the music from the service, but includes the tribute readings done by Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Lady Jane Fellowes, and Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as the somewhat shocking statement read out by her brother, the Earl Spencer, who said much in emotional tenor that people felt but were afraid to say.

The music includes some hymns and service music pieces that are familiar and favourites of Diana. These include pieces by well-known composers such as Holst and Verdi, as well as a prelude by William Harris, the National Anthem (God Save the Queen), and the stunning 'Alleluia' at the end by John Tavener, modern composer from the Orthodox tradition, whose haunting strains cast a tone of reverence and mystery over the entire proceeding. Perhaps the more bizarre (but not entirely inappropriate) piece was a modification of the song, 'Candle in the Wind', performed by Elton John in honour of Diana.

In some ways, it feels as if the funeral were conducted only yesterday, and in other ways, that it is a lifetime ago. Not even ten years have passed since the funeral on Saturday, the 6th of September, 1997. The world is a different place, but Diana's image remains a strong one in the minds of all who knew her, and of most who knew of her. This album is a loving tribute, and a great remembrance.