The Coronation March by the German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer comes from Act 4, Scene 2 of his grand opera, Le Prophète (The Prophet). Set in the 16th century, it is based on the life of John of Leiden, Anabaptist leader and "King of Münster", with the libretto influenced by the works of Voltaire. The 5-act opera deals with love, revenge and tragedy. It was premiered by the Paris Opera at the Salle Le Peletier on 16 April 1849, with audience members including Chopin, Verdi, Delacroix, Charles Dickens and Berlioz.
During his life, Meyerbeer was a dominant figure in the world of opera, with Hector Berlioz saying of him 'he has not only the luck to be talented, but the talent to be lucky.'
To view a rolling score video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M4DtUdQzhA
Duration: Approx. 3.40 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3rd Section +
PDF download includes parts and score. Also includes alternative parts for horns in F and lower brass in bass clef.
Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk
Instrumentation:
Soprano Cornet Eb
Solo Cornet Bb
Repiano Cornet Bb
2nd Cornet Bb
3rd Cornet Bb
Flugel Horn Bb
Solo Horn Eb
1st Horn Eb
2nd Horn Eb
1st Baritone Bb
2nd Baritone Bb
1st Trombone Bb
2nd Trombone Bb
Bass Trombone
Euphonium Bb
Bass Eb
Bass Bb
TimpaniPercussion