Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Mary of Egypt (1991)

for soprano, contralto, bass, mixed choir, children's choir and ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991
    • Duration: 1 h 40 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Contemporary Opera Studio de l'English National Opera et l'Aldeburgh Foundation
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, bass voice), mixed choir [SATB] , children's choir
  • 4 flutes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos, double bass

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