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Coronation Liturgy & Music at Westminster Abbey

Explore the coronation liturgy and music—classic anthems like ‘Zadok the Priest’, new commissions, and the prayerful arc of the rite.

12/2/2025
17 min read
Choir stalls and organ pipes used during major services

Words crown the mind; music crowns the heart.


The Liturgy Arc

  • Recognition → Oath → Anointing → Investiture → Crowning → Enthronement → Homage → Communion.
  • Each segment bears musical cues and textual highlights.

Signature Music Moments

  • Handel’s “Zadok the Priest”: a burst of anointed energy at the anointing/crowning.
  • Newly commissioned works (2023): reflect contemporary voices within tradition.
  • Te Deum: thanksgiving that fills vaults and nave.

Coronation 2023


Where to Listen in the Abbey

  • Choir and organ lofts focus sound down the nave.
  • Stone and vaulting enrich resonance—arrive early for good placement.

Visitor Tips

  • Free Choral Evensong offers a taste of the Abbey’s sound world.
  • Look for special music exhibitions or program notes.

Bottom Line

The coronation’s theology sings—history and harmony in one space.

A szerzőről

Music & Liturgy Editor

Music & Liturgy Editor

Ez az útmutató azért készült, hogy csendben, mégis gazdagon élvezze az apátságot – okos időbeosztás, kíméletes útvonal, és annyi háttér, hogy a kápolnák és történetek énekelni kezdjenek.

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