Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Hymns of Paradise (1992)

for bass, women's choir and six violins

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Ross Pople pour le London Festival Orchestra à l'occasion du Summer Festival of Music in Cathedrals 1993
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Saint Ephraim le Syrien, traduction de Dr Sebastian Brock

Detailed formation
  • soloist: bass voice
  • women's choir [SSSSSAA]
  • 6 violins

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 May 1993
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, St. Paul’s Cathedral


    Performers:

    London Festival Orchestra ; choristes du St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir ; John Scott, direction