This orchestral work was commissioned by the BBC for the occasion of the prince’s birth in 1948. It premiered in London in November of that year, conducted by Adrian Boult. The suite is divided into five parts:
Intrada
Berceuse
Procession and Dance
Carol
Finale
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Suite in D major for the Birthday of Prince Charles was written by Michael Tippett.
Michael Tippett released Suite in D major for the Birthday of Prince Charles on Mon Nov 15 1948.