Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Fall and Resurrection (1997)

for soprano, countertenor, baritone, mixed choir and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1997
    • Duration: 1 h 5 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Judith et Nicholas Goodison
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Mother Thekla

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, countertenor, baritone), mixed choir [SSATTBBB]
  • 2 piccolos, 2 other traditional flutes [kavals] , 2 recorders, other accessory [corne] , 2 oboes, soprano saxophone (also baritone saxophone, alto saxophone), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 piccolo trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 bass trombones, 2 timpani, 2 percussionists, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, organ, guitar, 8 violins, 2 cellos, 6 double basses

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