Orb and Sceptre
March for orchestra written by Sir William Walton for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the use of the orb and sceptre as a sign of authority see Globus cruciger and Sceptre § Christian era.
Orb and Sceptre is a march for orchestra written by William Walton for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, on 2 June 1953. It follows the pattern of earlier concert marches by Elgar and Walton himself in consisting of a brisk opening section followed by a broad melody in the middle, trio, section and a return to the lively first theme to conclude the piece after a second appearance of the big tune.