A Welsh-language song will form part of the music schedule for the coronation of King Charles III making it the first Welsh song to be performed at a coronation. Coronation Kyrie composed by Paul Mealor will be sung by bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and the Choir of Westminster Abbey in the service on Saturday, May 6.
The King commissioned 12 new pieces of music for his coronation: six orchestral, five choral, and one organ commission, all from world-renowned British composers. The works include a new Coronation Anthem by Andrew Lloyd Webber and a Coronation March by Scottish film composer Patrick Doyle who created the score for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
At Charles' request the orchestral commissions will be performed by the Coronation Orchestra whose membership comprises some of the world’s greatest musicians drawn from eight leading orchestras, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra.
