Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Sollemnitas in Conceptione Immaculata Beatae Mariae Virginis (2006)

for soprano, string quartet, percussion, double mixed choir, solo voices and large ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2006
    • Duration: 1 h 40 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Dedication: to the Pope, as well as to the beloved memory of Sheikh Abu Bakr
Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, percussionist, violin, second violin, viola, cello
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(tenor, 2 baritone, 4 bass voice), mixed choir [SATB] , mixed choir [SATB]
  • 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass trombone, timpani, 2 percussionists, organ, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

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