Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)
Ikon of St Seraphim (1988)
for countertenor, 4 basses, 2 violins, mixed choir and ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1988
- Duration: 30 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: St. Endellion Festival
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Libretto (details, author):
Mother Thekla
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Composition date:
1988
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Voice(s) and/or choir(s), solo instrument(s) and ensemble/orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: countertenor, 4 bass voices, 2 violins
- mixed choir [SATB]
- 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 bass trombones, tam-tam, strings
Premiere information
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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