The British-born Broadway great of 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera' is one of several composers contributing music to the May 6 event.
Buckingham Palace has announced that Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the British-born composer of such classic Broadway shows as “Cats” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” will be writing the coronation anthem for the monarch. The May 6 Westminster Abbey ceremony is expected to be attended by many global leaders, along with “other royals from around the world,” according to the BBC.
In a statement, Lloyd Webber said, “I am incredibly honoured to have been asked to compose a new anthem for The Coronation.” He added that his anthem will include “words slightly adapted from Psalm 98” and will be scored “for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra.”A number of other composers will be contributing music, including a coronation march, for the event, Buckingham Palace announced.
Lloyd Webber has been especially busy of late. He’s readying his newest musical, “Bad Cinderella,” for its Broadway opening on March 23. Meanwhile, “The Phantom of the Opera” will conclude its 35-year Broadway run on April 16.
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