Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Cain and Abel (1965)

opera for solo voices and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1965
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice)
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons (also 2 contrabassoons), 3 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, strings

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