Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Hymn for the Sovereign (2007)

for mixed choir and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2007
    • Duration: 9 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: The Imperial Society of the Knights Bachelor
    • Libretto (details, author):

      June Boyce-Tillman

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir [SATB]
  • 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, organ

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 November 2008
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, St. Paul’s Cathedral (en présence de Sa Majesté la reine)


    Performers:

    St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir