Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Lamentations and Praises (2000)

for solo voices and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2000
    • Duration: 1 h 10 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Chanticleer, Handel and Haydn Society et le Metropolitan Museum of Art
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(4 countertenor, 4 tenor, 2 baritone, 2 bass voice)
  • flute, bass trombone, timpani, percussionist, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

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