Song for Athene (5:33) -- Today the virgin (2:40) -- Tyger (4:39) -- Lamb (3:33) -- Protecting veil. Dormition of the Mother of God (6:50) ; Protecting veil (2:41) -- Hymn to the Mother of God (2:18) -- Veil of the temple. What God is we do not know (3:03) -- Funeral ikos (7:43) -- Threnos (5:49) -- God is with us : a Christmas proclamation (5:42) -- Christmas round (1:40) -- Elizabeth full of grace (12:15).
Note
Principally for mixed or unison chorus (the 1st and 11th works with organ acc.; the 13th with orchestra); the 5th-6th works for violoncello with orchestra; the 10th for violoncello.
Language (note)
Vocal works sung in English.
Author
Tavener, John, composer.
Title
The John Tavener collection / Tavener.
Publisher
New York, NY : Decca, [2003]
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
Andrew Rupp, baritone (11th work) ; Natalie Clein, violoncello (5th-6th, 10th) ; Ian Le Grice, (1st, 11th) or James Vivian (13th), organ ; Robert Millett, Tibetan bowl (13th) ; Choir of the Temple Church (1st-4th, 7th, 9th, 11th-13th) ; Holst Singers (1st, 3rd, 7th-9th, 11th, 13th) ; English Chamber Orchestra (5th-6th, 13th) ; Stephen Layton, conductor.
Event
Recorded 2003 July 12, 13, 18-20 Temple Church, London.