The 12 new pieces of music, aimed at showcasing musical talent and styles from across the UK and Commonwealth, will be performed during the King's coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
It will be performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble., best known for hit musicals including The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.
The 74-year-old said he was"incredibly honoured" to have been asked to compose a new piece, adding:"I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion". He said the anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98 and has been scored for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra.
In total, six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been created by British composers.A Coronation March has been created by Patrick Doyle, while a piece by Iain Farrington for the solo organ takes in musical themes from countries across the Commonwealth.
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