Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Ultimos Ritos (1972)

for solo voices, four mixed choirs, orchestra and tape

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1972
    • Duration: 50 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Mario di Bonaventura
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Saint Jean de la Croix

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice), mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB]
  • 4 flutes (also 2 alto flutes), 6 recorders, 4 oboes (also 2 oboes d'amore), 4 horns, 10 trumpets, 4 trombones, timpani, percussionist, organ [amplifié] , harpsichord [amplifié] , organ, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 1974
    Location:

    Holland Festival 1974


    Performers:

    BBC Singers ; orchestre de la radio hollandaise ;John Poole, direction

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: amplification, sons fixés sur support (bande magnétique)