Music for the Coronation Announced - The Association of English Cathedrals
Buckingham Palace has revealed the music for The King’s coronation. Here's the story behind the chosen pieces.
www.englishcathedrals.co.ukI don’t have live access to a feed of current news right this moment. Here’s a concise summary of reliable recent themes about the Choir of Westminster Abbey, based on public, widely reported information up to 2025–2026:
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Recordings and streaming
- The Abbey Choir’s recordings have been made available for streaming for the first time, expanding global access to their catalogue. This marks a significant step in making their work more widely accessible beyond in-person performances [source: Westminster Abbey news release about Abbey Choir recordings streaming].[1]
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Recent CD releases
- The choir released CDs featuring choral repertoire, including works by composers such as Parry and others, with coverage noting critical reception and international reach via Hyperion recordings and related podcast series Abbeycast.[2]
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Choir composition and education
- Westminster Abbey Choir School has continued to attract choristers from diverse backgrounds, with notable stories of young singers being admitted and entering the choir to participate in daily services and major events.[3]
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Notable collaborations and events
- The Westminster Abbey Choir has participated in high-profile collaborations and performance opportunities in the UK and internationally. Historical collaborations (e.g., with the Sistine Chapel Choir) illustrate the choir’s long-standing role in ecumenical and royal occasions, though specific recent events may vary by year.[4]
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Coronation and royal liturgy context
- In context with major national ceremonies, the Abbey’s choir forms part of royal services and related liturgical music planning, often involving contemporary commissions and pieces linked to state occasions. For example, coronation-related music announcements from national bodies highlight pieces and choirs involved in such services.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can look for the very latest articles from specific outlets (e.g., Westminster Abbey’s own site, BBC, or major music journals) and summarize the current news with direct citations. I can also pull out a quick timeline of recent releases and notable performances for you.