About Coronation anthem
Coronation anthem is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of anthem, choral music and event music.
Among the best-known names in the style are George Frideric Handel.
From Wikipedia
A coronation anthem is a piece of choral music to accompany the crowning of a monarch. Many composers have written such works. Being anthems, they are not hymns but textured motets requiring a trained choir.
Four familiar coronation anthems are those by George Frideric Handel composed in 1727 for the crowning of George II of Great Britain. They use texts from the King James Bible. In the sequence for the service, they are:
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Coronation anthem.
- ↑ anthem
- ↑ choral music
- ↑ event music
Key artists
- George Frideric Handel
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Coronation anthem?
Coronation anthem is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of anthem, choral music and event music.
Who are famous Coronation anthem artists?
George Frideric Handel.