'Commemoration Sixty' (J440), for children's chorus, mixed chorus, wind band and orchestra; 2005. ff. 1-23. Chart and draft score; - ff. 24-97. Score. ff. 98-110. Vocal score. Commissioned jointly by Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal British Legion, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II, and first performed on 6 June 2005 at Central Hall, Westminster, London, by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Chorus, the boys of the choirs of Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Chapel Royal St James's Palace, the Chapel Royal Hampton Court, St. George's Chapel, Windsor, the central band of the Royal British Legion and the trumpets and trombones of the Royal Military School, Kneller Hall, conducted by Peter Maxwell Davies. Published by Schott.
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'Commemoration Sixty'
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- Dates of Creation2005
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Descriptionff. 110.
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Largest size 664 x 290mm.