Charles chose Psalm 71 of David to honor his father’s Greek origins
Among the British musicians, who will musically invest her historical event coronation of Charlesis also a creator originally from Kalavryta.
It’s about him Alexander Liga, who curates the Greek Orthodox music and the Byzantine songs that will be heard at the ceremony. It is a personal choice of the king, wanting to honor the Greek roots of his father, Prince Philip. In particular, Psalm 71 of David will be heard during the coronation of King Charles III shortly in Westminster Abbey.
Alexandros Ligas was born in Kansas, USA, to a Greek father (from Mazeika of Kalavryta, where his ancestral home still stands) and a Canadian mother. However, he himself moved to Britain, where he founded the Capella Romana choir.
Today he is a researcher at the University of Cambridge and a cantor in his parish in Oxford. His discography counts over thirty albums, dozens of appearances around the world, long-term research and top collaborations with artists.
Speaking about his participation in the coronation ceremony he said: “As a scholar and practitioner of the ancient traditions of Byzantine chanting, I feel very honored to have been asked to help fulfill His Majesty King Charles III’s request that the coronation include a musical tribute to his late father, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
The incorporation of Greek chanting into the equally ancient rites of coronation is a profound and beautiful proof of the deep regard for Orthodox Christianity long held by both His Majesty and the late Duke of Edinburgh.’
Source :Skai
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