Orb and Sceptre
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title:
Orb and Sceptre
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Orb and Sceptre is a march for orchestra written by William Walton for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, on 2 June 1953. It follows the pattern of earlier concert marches by Elgar and Walton himself in consisting of a brisk opening section followed by a broad melody in the middle, trio, section and a return to the lively first theme to conclude the piece after a second appearance of the big tune.
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March for orchestra written by Sir William Walton for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb_and_Sceptre
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2024-04-27T00:42:12Z
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