The coronation of of Britain in 2023 has been attended by a rush of album releases, some of them engaging deeply with the history of English coronations, others simply mining recording company catalogs. 's falls into the latter group. Compared with its competition, it consists of generally newer material, with some bona fide stars like in the hymn , and the sonics are generally adequate or better, with some remastering happening. There are some lovely performances, like the (one wonders whether is supposed to be the lark), and clean recent choral performances of the Hallelujah Chorus from and other standards. All of the music is quite well known here; fans get not only the famed but also the in the set. Some of the works have only the slenderest connection with the coronation ( ' ?), but all are British as tea and crumpets. One wishes perhaps for a coronation album that would reflect the ways Britain's new diversity showed up in the program, perhaps one featuring the wonderful South African soprano , but this release is likely to satisfy those wishing for a coronation souvenir. ~ James Manheim