John Tavener (1944-2013)

To a Child Dancing in the Wind (1983)

for soprano, flute, harp and viola

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1983
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Little Missenden Festival
    • Dedication: to my ex-wife, Victoria Maragopoulou
    • Libretto (details, author):

      William Butler Yeats

Detailed formation
  • soloist: soprano
  • flute, harp, viola

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 October 1983
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Little Missenden, Parish Church


    Performers:

    Alison Gough, soprano ; Nimrod Trio