The Music Of Kings & Queens

Originally intended as the soundtrack for the Queen’s official 95 th birthday parade, ‘The Music of Kings & Queens’ will be released on Decca Records on 11 th June 2021 . Composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE with words written by Simon Brookes Ward (Director of The Royal Windsor show ) narrated by acclaimed actors Dame Helen Mirren and Damian Lewis OBE. The new album tells the story of the making of the United Kingdom through twelve of its monarchs, beginning with William the Con queror and ending with our current day Queen. Each monarch is introduced by a narration from Dame Helen and Damian, accompanied by a pie ce of music from Debbie that embodies each monarchs’ individual character. Dame Helen Mirren says,says,“I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with Debbie on the musical journey into royal history. It was a privilege to record the words with Damian and to be part of celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday. Debbie has done a marvellous job comp osing and recording the music.” Dame Helen Mirren has portrayed the current Queen Elizabeth to great acclaim on stage and screen, winning an Oscar for the 20 06 film ‘The Queen’.

Tracks

1~1~Elizabeth II Fanfare (Music)
1~2~Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~3~William I Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~4~William I (Music)
1~5~Richard I Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~6~Richard I (Music)
1~7~Henry VIII Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~8~Henry VIII (Music)
1~9~Elizabeth I Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~10~Elizabeth I (Music)
1~11~Charles II Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~12~Charles II (Music)
1~13~Anne Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~14~Anne (Music)
1~15~George II Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~16~George II (Music) Inspired By Handel's "Zadok The Priest"
1~17~George III Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~18~George III (Music)
1~19~Victoria Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~20~Victoria (Music)
1~21~Edward VII -Introduction By Helen Mirren
1~22~Edward VII (Music)
1~23~George VI Introduction By Damian Lewis
1~24~George VI (Music)
1~25~Elizabeth II Introduction By Dame Helen Mirren And Damian Lewis
1~26~Elizabeth II (Music)

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Debbie Wiseman, Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis
Release Date: 11 June 2021
Genre: Classical Music
Label: DECCA - IMPORTS
Distributor: Universal Music