Farnon: State Occasion

This page lists all recordings of State Occasion, by Robert Joseph Farnon (1917-2005) on CD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock.

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Changing The Guard

Changing The Guard

Great military band music


Main works include:

Bliss:

Welcome the Queen

(arr. for wind ensemble)

The Band of the Welsh Guards

Boyce:

Heart of Oak

The Band of the Royal Marines

Farnon:

State Occasion

The Band of the Welsh Guards

Goodwin:

633 Squadron

The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

Handel:

Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 'Zadok the Priest'

(arr. for wind ensemble

The Band of the Welsh Guards

Water Music Suite No. 3 in G major, HWV350: Finale

(arr. for wind ensemble

The Band of the Coldstream Guards

Matt:

Fame and Glory

(arr. for brass band)-

The Band of the Coldstream Guards

Myers:

Cavatina (from The Deerhunter)

The Regimental Band of the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment

Walton:

Orb and Sceptre

The Band of the Coldstream Guards

Crown Imperial

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis


'They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace...' and this is what they might play: a superb mix of marching tunes and popular songs, played here by a mighty tour de force of virtuoso bandsmen chosen from amongst the best bands from Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

The Gift of Music - CCLCDG1127

(CD)

$11.50

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

The Three Elizabeths

The Three Elizabeths

A Musical Celebration of Britain through the Centuries


Byrd:

Fair Britain isle

Coates, E:

The Three Elizabeths Suite

Dam Busters March

Dowland:

The First Booke of Songes: His golden locks time hath to silver turned

Farnon:

Derby Day

State Occasion

Farrant, R:

Ah, alas you salt sea gods

Gibbons, O:

The Silver Swan

Parry:

I was glad

Parsons, R:

De la Court

Robinson, T:

The Queenes Goodnight

Tallis:

A Solfinge Song

Vaughan Williams:

The England of Elizabeth: Poet

Walton:

Spitfire Prelude & Fugue

Coronation Te Deum

Orb and Sceptre

Wilbye:

Weep, weep, mine eyes

Wood, Haydn:

London Cameos: A State Ball at Buckingham Palace

Wood, Henry:

Fantasia on British Sea Songs


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Naxos - 8557032-33

(CD - 2 discs)

Normally: $15.00

Special: $12.00

(also available to download from $10.75)

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A Greenwich Bandstand

A Greenwich Bandstand


Ansell:

the Windjammer Overture

Farnon:

State Occasion

Gounod:

March Militaire

Hardiman:

Breakout

arr. Graham

Langford, G:

Fantasy on British Sea Songs

Macpherson, D:

Love of my Life

Shaw, A:

Concerto for Clarinet

Shostakovich:

Folk Festival (No. 3 from The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a)

Smetana:

The Bartered Bride: Fanfare

arr. Zavertal

Sparke:

Orient Express

Ardross Castle

trad.:

Greensleeves

Shepherd’s Song

Zehle:

March - Trafalgar


The Royal Artillery Band, Lt-Col Malcolm Torrent

SRC - SRC124

(CD)

$14.25

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Music For Royal Occasions

Music For Royal Occasions


Arne:

Rule, Britannia (from Alfred)

(arr. Sir Malcom Sargent)

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis

Bliss:

Welcome the Queen

(arr. for wind ensemble)

The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards

Clarke, Jeremiah:

Trumpet Voluntary 'Prince of Denmark's March'

(arr. for organ)

Martin Souter (organ)

Elgar:

Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, Op. 39 No. 1

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis

Farnon:

State Occasion

The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards

Handel:

Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 'Zadok the Priest'

(arr. for wind ensemble)

The Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards

Samson: Let the bright seraphim

(arr. for piano)

Martin Souter (piano)

Music for the Royal Fireworks: Finale

London Pro Arte Orchestra,, Sir Charles Mackerras

Parry:

I was glad

Harlow Chorus, Sarah Tenant Flowers

Purcell:

Trumpet Tune & Air

Martin Souter (organ)

Richards, H B:

God Bless the Prince of Wales

The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards

trad.:

The British Grenadiers

(arr. J. Mendelsohn)

The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards

Walton:

Orb and Sceptre

The Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards

Crown Imperial

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis

Widor:

Toccata from Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42 No. 1

Martin Souter (organ)


The monarchy remains as popular as ever. Here is a programme of music for royal occasions, from coronations to weddings. Choirs, orchestras, military bands, organs and fanfare trumpets perform stirring music with plenty of good cheer, in a hearty programme of great British tunes.

The Gift of Music - CCLCDG1053

(CD)

$11.50

Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days.

British Light Music - Robert Farnon

British Light Music - Robert Farnon


Farnon:

Portrait of a Flirt

How Beautiful is Night

Melody Fair

A la Claire Fontaine

The Peanut Polka

In a Calm

Gateway to the West

Jumping Bean

Pictures in the Fire

Little Miss Molly

Colditz March

A Star is Born

The Westminster Waltz

Manhattan Playboy

Lake of the Woods

Derby Day

State Occasion


Marco Polo British Light Music - 8223401

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British Light Music - Robert Farnon

British Light Music - Robert Farnon


Farnon:

Jumping Bean

A Star is Born

Portrait of a Flirt

Journey into Melody

Willie the Whistler

Melody Fair

Canadian Caravan

Ottawa Heights

Mountain Grandeur

Gateway to the West

Huckle-Buckle

How Beautiful is Night

State Occasion

Taj Mahal

High Street

Sophistication Waltz

Manhattan Playboy

String Time

In a Calm

The Peanut Polka


Kingsway Symphony Orchestra, Robert Farnon Orchestra, Queen's Hall Light Orchestra, Robert Farnon, Charles Williams

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Naxos Historical - 8110849

(CD)

Normally: $8.25

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Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.)

Spirit of England

Spirit of England


includes:

Binge:

Old London

Bridge:

Cherry Ripe

Butterworth, G:

Two English Idylls

Clarke, Jeremiah:

Trumpet Aire

Coates, E:

Knightsbridge March from London Suite

Farnon:

State Occasion

Henry VIII:

Pastyme with good companye

Playford:

Divisions on Greensleeves

Vaughan Williams:

The Lark Ascending

Walton:

Crown Imperial

Spitfire Fugue

Wood, Henry:

Fantasia on British Sea Songs


Enjoy this soothing, evocative and sometimes rousing collection of England’s musical heritage, including relaxing music inspired by the countryside, Baroque masterpieces, patriotic favourites and other great pieces by some of England’s finest composers. Featuring over 3 hours of fine performances by the LSO, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Academy of St.Martins in the Fields and many more. All this at budget price.

River Productions - EHCD23-25

(CD - 3 discs)

$17.25

Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days.

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