Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Akhmatova Songs (1993)

for soprano and cello

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1993
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Cricklade Music Festival
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Anna Akhmatova

Detailed formation
  • soloist: soprano
  • cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 September 1993
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Cricklade, St Sampsons Church


    Performers:

    Patricia Rozario, soprano ; Steven Isserlis, violoncelle