Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Nomine Jesu (1970)

for mezzo-soprano, two groups of seven singers, two alto flutes, organ (2 players) and five male speaking voices

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1970
    • Duration: 8 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Dartington Summer School of Music
Detailed formation
  • soloists: mezzo-soprano, 5 speaking voices
  • ensemble of vocal soloists [SSATTBB] , ensemble of vocal soloists [SSATTBB]
  • 2 alto flutes, organ [deux interprètes]

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