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Confirmation of the Election

of

The Right Reverend Justin Portal Welby

as

Lord Archbishop of Primate of All and Metropolitan

Monday 4th February 2013 12 noon WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S

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As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray in silence. Please switch off mobile telephones and do not use photographic, video or recording equipment at any time.

A loop system is in operation throughout the Cathedral. Hearing aids should be switched to the ‘T’ position.

Material from Common Worship is included in this service and is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council. All hymns covered by the Christian Copyright Licensing have been reproduced under CCL Licence No. M270640. Preface This ceremony forms part of the legal process by which the appointment of the new is effected. The election of their is an important matter for the people of a . The modern system of appointment allows for participation by the diocese (and in this case, the wider and the ) in the selection of the candidate to be their new Bishop, and Archbishop. Since at least the fourth century it has been a fundamental principle that confirmation of an episcopal election on behalf of the wider Church is necessary. The election was undertaken in January by the and Canons of . The legal significance of the act of confirmation cannot be overstated: it confers upon the new Archbishop ‘the care, government and administration of the spirituals’ of the bishopric. It is the confirmation of his election which makes the Archbishop-elect into the Bishop of the diocese. The wording used in the process of confirmation has a long history. Before the eighteenth century it was in Latin, but in about 1733 an English translation was introduced. Today a somewhat modernised version is being used. The and his fellow (as Commissaries of Her Majesty The Queen, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England), sitting as a court of law, have to decide whether the procedural steps have been properly carried out so that the election of the new Archbishop can be confirmed. There are several stages in the proceedings: • First, in accordance with statute law there is the direction from Her Majesty to the Commissaries in the form of calling them together to confirm the Archbishop’s election. • Secondly, the Advocate will introduce the Archbishop-Elect, and the Proctor will demonstrate to the Court that all the necessary procedures have been complied with and that no objections should be permitted to be heard. • Thirdly, the Archbishop-Elect will take the oath of allegiance and make his declaration of assent. • Fourthly and finally, the Archbishop of York shall read the sentence or decree of the Court, which confers upon the Archbishop of Canterbury spiritual jurisdiction over the diocese.

3 The service is sung by the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral Choir, conducted by Andrew Carwood, Director of Music.

The organ is played during the service by Simon Johnson, Organist and Assistant Director of Music. Before the service, the organ is played by Timothy Wakerell, Sub-Organist.

Music Before the Service

Sinfonia from Cantata ‘Wir danken dir Gott’ Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 29) (1685-1750) arr. Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) Toccata and Fugue ‘The Wanderer’ C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

Imperial March Edward Elgar (1857-1934) arr. George Martin (1844-1916) Organist of St Paul’s (1888-1916)

Please remain seated as the Processions move to their places.

At 11.45 am, the Choristers, the College of Minor Canons and the College of Canons of St Paul’s Cathedral proceed from the Dean’s Aisle to their seats under the Dome. At 11.45 am, the of Canterbury Cathedral and the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral proceed to the North Transept to await the arrival of the Lord Mayor. At 11.48 am, the Registrar of Convocation, the , Readers and Intercessors, and the Chaplain, are conducted into the Cathedral. The Chaplain lays the Primatial Cross of Canterbury on the Dome Altar. At 11.50 am, the Lord Mayor arrives and is greeted by the Chapters of Canterbury and St Paul’s , who conduct him to his seat. At 11.58am, the Archbishop-Elect, the legal officials and the Archbishop of York are conducted to the dais.

4 Processional Order

Virger

The Crucifer and Acolytes

Archbishop-Elect

Chaplain

Virger

Advocate Proctor for The College of Canons of Canterbury Apparitor Provincial Registrar Vicar-General

Virger

The The The , Vice Chancellor of the Province of Canterbury The , Cross Bearer of the Province of Canterbury The , Chaplain of the Province of Canterbury The , Precentor of the Province of Canterbury The , Chancellor of the Province of Canterbury The , Dean of the Province of Canterbury

The Primatial Cross of York Archbishop of York Primate of England and Metropolitan

5 6 ORDER OF SERVICE

The congregation is asked to join in all texts printed in bold.

Stand

The Welcome given by The Very Reverend David Ison, Dean

The law requires that the Proctor (representative) of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury produce a certificate of the Archbishop’s election, and that the Archbishop-Elect should give his consent to his election being confirmed. This will take place on the Dais beneath the Pulpit.

The Proctor addresses the Archbishop of York Most Reverend Father in God, I respectfully ask that this Court shall witness the formal consent of the Archbishop-Elect.

The Archbishop of York responds You may proceed.

The Proctor addresses the Archbishop-Elect My Lord Archbishop-Elect, I exhibit my Proxy of the College of Canons of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury, and present to your Lordship a Certificate of your being elected to be Archbishop and Pastor of the See of Canterbury and pray that your Lordship will be pleased to give your consent to the said Election.

The Archbishop-Elect reads the Schedule of Consent. The Schedule is signed by the Archbishop-Elect, and witnessed by the Advocate and the Provincial Registrar.

7 Hymn during which the Archbishop-Elect and the Legal Officials move to their seats, and the Archbishop-Elect is greeted by the Dean.

Alleluya, sing to Jesus, His the , his the throne; Alleluya, his the triumph, His the victory alone: Hark the songs of peaceful Sion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus, out of every nation, Hath redeemed us by his blood.

Alleluya, not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluya, he is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how; Though the cloud from sight received him When the forty days were o’er, Shall our hearts forget his promise, ‘I am with you evermore’?

Alleluya, Bread of Angels, Thou on earth our food, our stay; Alleluya, here the sinful Flee to thee from day to day; Intercessor, Friend of sinners, Earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea.

Alleluya, King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own; Alleluya, born of Mary, Earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne: Thou within the veil hast entered, Robed in flesh, our great High ; Thou on earth both Priest and Victim In the Eucharistic Feast.

Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-98) Tune: Hyfrydol Richard Huw Pritchard (1811-87)

8 The Greeting given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr , The Lord Archbishop of York

Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you.

We come to worship God, who in Christ has created and redeemed us, and calls us to his service. Today we come together to welcome Bishop , to pray for him, for Caroline, his wife, and to ask God’s blessing on the of which he is to be pastor and servant, and on the whole life and ministry of Christ’s Church as we confirm his election as Archbishop.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, by whose grace alone we are accepted and called to your service: strengthen us by your Holy Spirit and make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sit

9 The Old Testament Reading read by The Right Reverend , The Bishop of Winchester

A reading from the Book Ecclesiastes. A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death, than the day of birth. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for this is the end of everyone, and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of countenance the heart is made glad. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of fools; this also is vanity. Surely oppression makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart. Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; the patient in spirit are better than the proud in spirit. Do not be quick to anger, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools. Do not say, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it. Consider the work of God; who can make straight what he has made crooked? On the day of prosperity be joyful, and on the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that mortals may not find out anything that will come after them.

Ecclesiastes 7. 1-14

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

10 The New Testament Reading read by Emma Johnson, Associate Minister, Easington and Easington Colliery

A reading from the Second Letter of Timothy. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favourable or unfavourable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

2 Timothy 4. 1-8

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Sermon given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Archbishop of York

11 The Affirmation

The Archbishop-Elect moves with his Chaplain to stand before the Archbishop of York, who says My brother in Christ, it has pleased God to call you to be the shepherd and chief pastor of the Diocese and Province of Canterbury. I am sure that long before now you have laid to heart the high trust and weighty obligations of this office. But, in order that this congregation may know your commitment to fulfil this trust, I remind you of those things given at your consecration and call upon you to re-affirm the promises that you made when you were ordained and consecrated a bishop. A bishop is called to lead in serving and caring for the people of God and to work with them in the oversight of the Church. As a chief pastor he shares with his fellow bishops a special responsibility to maintain and further the unity of the Church, to uphold its discipline, and to guard its faith. He is to promote its mission throughout the diocese. It is his duty to watch over and pray for all those committed to his charge, and to teach and govern them after the example of the Apostles, speaking in the name of God and interpreting the gospel of Christ. He is to know his people and be known by them. He is to ordain and to send new ministers, guiding those who serve with him and enabling them to fulfil their ministry. Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading holy Scripture, and in all studies that will deepen your faith and fit you to uphold the truth of the Gospel against error?

The Archbishop-Elect responds By the help of God, I will.

The Archbishop of York says Will you strive to fashion your own life and that of your household according to the way of Christ?

The Archbishop-Elect responds By the help of God, I will.

The Archbishop of York says Will you promote unity, peace, and love among all Christian people, and especially among those whom you serve?

12 The Archbishop-Elect responds By the help of God, I will.

The Archbishop of York says Will you then be a faithful witness to Christ to those among whom you live, and lead your people to obey our Saviour’s command to make disciples of all nations?

The Archbishop-Elect responds By the help of God, I will.

The Archbishop of York says Almighty God, who has given you the will to undertake all these things, give you also the strength to perform them; that he may complete that work which he has begun in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Remain seated or kneel

The Litany led by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable , Bishop of London, The Dean of the Province of Canterbury

God the Father, have mercy upon us.

God the Son, have mercy upon us.

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy upon us.

Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us.

13 By the mystery of your holy incarnation; by your birth, childhood and obedience; by your baptism, fasting and temptation, good Lord, deliver us.

By your ministry in word and work; by your mighty acts of power; and by your preaching of the kingdom, good Lord, deliver us.

By your agony and trial; by your cross and passion; and by your precious death and burial, good Lord, deliver us.

By your mighty resurrection; by your glorious ascension; and by your sending of the Holy Spirit, good Lord, deliver us.

For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Churches of God, and for the unity of them all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For all the members of the Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve him in truth and love, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For all our bishops, and , that they may hunger for truth and thirst after righteousness, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For Justin, chosen to be our Archbishop, that he may faithfully fulfil the duties of his ministry, defend the faith and build up the Church in unity and truth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

14 For the mission of the Church, that it may bring the challenge of the gospel to every corner of the world, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the unity of the Church, that there may be one flock and one shepherd, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed; for the sick and the suffering; and for our sisters and brothers who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Give us true repentance; forgive us our sins of negligence and ignorance and our deliberate sins; and grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to your holy word.

Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy upon us.

Lord, you are merciful and forgive our sins. You hear those who pray in the name of your Son. Grant that what we have asked in faith we may obtain according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

15 The Collect

God our Father, Lord of all the world, through your Son you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church: hear our prayer for your faithful people that in their vocation and ministry each may be an instrument of your love, and give to your servant Justin the needful gifts of grace; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Stand with the Choir, who sing Anthem

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Glory to God in the highest, et in terra pax and on earth peace, hominibus bonae voluntatis. good will to all. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, We praise you, we bless you, adoramus te, glorificamus te. we adore you, we glorify you. Gratias agimus tibi We give thanks to you propter magnam gloriam tuam. for your great glory. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Lord God, heavenly King, Deus Pater omnipotens. God, the Father Almighty. Domine Fili unigenite, Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesu Christe, Jesus Christ, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Lord God, Lamb of God, Filius Patris. Son of the Father. Qui tollis peccata mundi, You who take away the sins of the world, miserere nobis: have mercy on us: qui tollis peccata mundi, you who take away the suscipe deprecationem nostram: sins of the world, receive our prayer: qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, you who are seated at the right hand miserere nobis. of the Father, have mercy on us.

16 Quoniam tu solus sanctus, For you alone are holy, tu solus Dominus, you alone are the Lord, tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, you alone are most high, Jesus Christ, cum Sancto Spiritu, with the Holy Spirit, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Words: from the Eucharist Music: from Missa brevis in D (Op. 63) Benjamin Britten (1913-76)

Sit

The Confirmation of Election

The Royal Commissioners and Legal Officials move to the table on the Dais prepared for the purpose; the Archbishop-Elect remains in his seat.

The Vicar-General introduces the ceremony.

The Proctor says Your Grace, I have the honour of appearing on behalf of the Dean and College of Canons of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury.

The Advocate says Your Grace, I have the honour of appearing on behalf of the Archbishop-Elect.

The Proctor produces the document authorising him to act for the College of Canons of Canterbury and the Letters Patent.

17 The Proctor says Your Grace, I exhibit my proxy for the College of Canons and make myself a party for them. I present to you the Letters Patent of Our Sovereign Lady The Queen issued under the Great of the Realm requiring the Confirmation of the Election of the Right Reverend Justin Portal Welby, Bishop of to be Archbishop and Pastor of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury. I request that these Letters Patent may be read.

The Archbishop of York says Let the Letters Patent be read.

The Letters Patent are then read by the Provincial Registrar.

The Proctor says I humbly pray that you will be pleased to take upon you the duty of this Confirmation. I request you to decree that it be proceeded with according to the form of the said Letters Patent and in accordance with the Law.

The Archbishop of York says In obedience to the Command of Our Sovereign Lady The Queen, we do take upon us the duty of the Confirmation of this Election. We do decree that it be proceeded with according to the form and effect of the said Letters Patent in the presence of the Provincial Registrar of the Province of Canterbury, a Notary Public.

The Archbishop-Elect, accompanied by his Chaplain, is joined by his Advocate, and stands before the Archbishop of York at the table.

The Advocate says Your Grace, it is my privilege to identify and present to you the Right Reverend Justin Portal Welby as the person elected Archbishop and Pastor of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury.

18 The Advocate and the Chaplain return to their seats.

The Proctor says As Proctor for the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury I now produce to you as an exhibit the Original Mandate requiring public notice to be given and stating that anyone wishing to oppose the election should do so at an appointed time and place prior to the date of the Confirmation, or else would be debarred from pursuing any objection. Endorsed on this Mandate is a certificate which verifies that public notice was duly given as required and that no person has appeared in opposition to the Confirmation.

The Archbishop of York says Full opportunity having been given for opposers to appear whose objections could be lawfully received and none having appeared as ordered, we now proceed with the process of Confirmation of the Election.

The Proctor then presents to the Archbishop of York a Petition which sets out in detail the vacation of the See and the steps taken to elect a bishop and asks that the election be confirmed.

The Proctor says Your Grace, I present this Summary Petition in writing which I pray to be admitted in Court and that you will decree that I should proceed immediately to prove the matters recited in this Petition.

The Summary Petition is signed by the Advocate.

The Archbishop of York says We do admit your Summary Petition and do decree that you prove the matters recited in your Petition immediately.

19 The Proctor says In supply of proof of the matters contained in my Summary Petition, first, I call upon the to exhibit to you a Certificate touching and concerning the Election of the Right Reverend Justin Portal Welby, Lord Bishop of Durham to be Archbishop and Pastor of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ Canterbury made by the College of Canons of the said Cathedral Church and issued under their Common Seal.

The Dean of Canterbury presents the Certificate to the Archbishop.

Secondly, I call upon the Advocate to exhibit to you a public document containing the consent of the Lord Archbishop-Elect to the said election.

The Advocate presents the Schedule of Consent to the Archbishop.

Thirdly, I refer to Her Majesty’s Letters Patent which have already been read. I submit that all the matters set forth in these exhibits respectively were and are true and were done as therein described. I pray that all these documents be admitted and accepted by the Commissioners.

The Archbishop of York says We do admit all these documents and accept their validity and the truthfulness of all that is contained in them.

The Proctor says I request the Court now to proceed to the pronouncing of the definitive Sentence or Final Decree in this matter and I porrect (that is produce) a Schedule which I pray to be read.

The Archbishop of York then reads the Schedule which accepts that everything has been done in order and pronounces as contumacious (i.e. disobedient to the order of the Court) all who would oppose the election, and then signs it.

The Proctor says The Lord Archbishop-Elect is ready to take the Oath of Allegiance and make and subscribe the Declaration of Assent as required by law.

20 The Provincial Registrar gives a Bible to the Archbishop-Elect as he takes the Oath kneeling, and standing (with all Commissioners and lawyers also standing), makes and subscribes the Declaration.

The Proctor says I porrect a definitive Sentence or Final Decree in writing which I pray to be read and declared.

The Archbishop of York then reads the Sentence or Final Decree of the Court that the Election was carried out in due form, that the Election is confirmed and that ‘the care, government and administration of the Spirituals’ of the See of Canterbury are committed to the Archbishop. The Sentence or Final Decree is then signed by the Archbishop of York and the other Royal Commissioners and countersigned by the Vicar-General, the Advocate and the Provincial Registrar.

The Proctor says The Lord Archbishop, now Elected and Confirmed, and myself pray that a Public Instrument and Letters Testimonial shall be made and issued by the Commissioners as a record of these proceedings.

The Lord Archbishop of York says We do decree as prayed.

Charge given by The Lord Archbishop of York

Stand

21 Hymn during which the Royal Commissioners and Legal Officials return to their places.

Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King! The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly; The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King!

Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King! The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out; But above all, the heart Must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King!

Words: George Herbert (1593-1632) Tune: Luckington Basil Harwood (1859-1949)

Sit or kneel

Prayers

A prayer for reconciliation among churches and peoples, led by the Reverend Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Consultative Council

O God we have been called to help in healing the many wounds of society and in reconciling people to one another and to you. Help us to work in love for peace and never to lose heart. We commit ourselves to each other in joy and in sorrow. We commit ourselves to all who share our commitment to reconciliation. We commit ourselves to the way of peace in thought and in deed. We commit ourselves to you as our guide and our friend. Amen.

Adapted from a prayer of the Corrymeela community (Northern Ireland), SPCK Book of Christian Prayer © SPCK 1995

22 A prayer for the Church of England: her prayer; her unity; her mission, and her service, led by the Venerable Christine Hardman, Prolocutor of the Province of Canterbury

Almighty and everlasting God, who formed the Church to be of one heart and soul in the power of the resurrection and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit: renew her ever more in her first love; and grant to your people such a measure of your grace that their life may be hallowed; their way directed and their work made fruitful, to the good of your Church and the glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from a prayer of the Community of the Resurrection SPCK Book of Christian Prayer © SPCK 1995

A prayer for the mission of the Church here and across the world, led by Margaret Swinson, Anglican Communion Lay Representative for the Church of England.

Lord of light shine on us; Lord of peace dwell in us; Lord of might succour us; Lord of love enfold us; Lord of wisdom enlighten us; Then, Lord let us go out as your witnesses, in obedience to your command; to share the good news of your mighty love for us in the gift of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Church in

23 Let us join our prayers with those of Christians across the world and down the ages saying together Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Stand

Blessing given by The Archbishop of Canterbury

The Lord bless you and watch over you, the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. the Lord look kindly on you, and give you peace. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

24 Recessional Hymn

O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace!

Jesus – the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ’Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’Tis life, and health, and peace.

He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me.

He speaks; and, listening to his voice, New life the dead receive, The mournful broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe.

Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come; And leap, ye lame, for joy!

My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim And spread through all the earth abroad The honours of thy name.

Words: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Tune: Richmond Thomas Haweis (1734-1820)

25 Processional Order

Virger The Crucifer and Acolytes The Choir The College of Minor Canons The College of Canons

Virger The Registrar to Convocation Prolocutor of the Convocation of Canterbury The Secretary General of the Anglican Consultative Council

Virger The Chapter of Canterbury

Virger The Legal Officials The Royal Commissioners The Primatial Cross of York The Archbishop of York

Virger The Primatial Cross of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury

Dean’s Virger The Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral The Lord Mayor

26 Organ Voluntary

Allegro maestoso Edward Elgar (1857-1934) from The Sonata in G major (Op. 28)

Please remain seated until asked to leave by a Wandsman or Steward.