England's four 20th century royal coronations were significant events both historically and musically. They employed vast numbers of singers and instrumentalists and whilst much of the repertoire is well known it is seldom, if ever, heard as originally conceived. Audiences and musicians alike are deprived of experiencing the lavish drama of these occasions and the exuberant celebration of our shared British culture.

In July 2018, Gabrieli and the young singers of Gabrieli Roar will perform and record an imagined reconstruction of a 20th century coronation, employing more than 350 musicians across a large-scale choir, an orchestra featuring rare early 20th century instruments and massed fanfare trumpeters. We will give a unique insight into our shared cultural heritage; the subsequent recording will serve as an enduring, high-quality record of these astonishing musical events.