Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Ikon of St Seraphim (1988)

for countertenor, 4 basses, 2 violins, mixed choir and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: St. Endellion Festival
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Mother Thekla

Detailed formation
  • soloists: countertenor, 4 bass voices, 2 violins
  • mixed choir [SATB]
  • 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 bass trombones, tam-tam, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 7 August 1988
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, St Endellion, Collegiate Church of St Endelienta


    Performers:

    Stephen Varcoe, baryton ; St Endellion Festival Chorus and Orchestra ; Richard Hickox, direction