Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Thérèse (1973)

for solo voices, mixed choir and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1973
    • Duration: 1 h 50 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Royal Opera House
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Gerard McLarnon

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(4 soprano, 2 tenor, bass voice), mixed choir [SATB]
  • 4 flutes (also 4 piccolos, alto flute), 6 recorders, 4 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets, 4 Eb clarinets), 6 horns, 6 trumpets, 6 trombones, 2 timpani, 6 percussionists, 2 pianos (also organ [Hammond] ), celesta, harp, strings

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