On this album The Sixteen brings together some of the finest works written for, and in celebration of, Monarchs and the Kingdom. From Turges in the 1400s to Britten in the 20th century, whether for magnificent state occasions of private devotion, the Kings and Queens of Great Britain have inspired and patronized some of our finest and most enduring music.

Included are two of Handel's glorious Coronation Anthems, excerpts from Purcell's music for Queen Mary, and the Sanctus from Robert Carver's sumptuous Missa Dum sacrum mysterium. Taking centre-stage however, is Tallis' dazzling Sing and glorify - the English setting of Spem in alium. On display are centuries of superb compositions from The Sixteen's catalogue and one newly-recorded track: William Byrd's fabulous O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth.