Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Towards the Son: Ritual Procession (1982)

for ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1982
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Cheltenham Festival
    • Dedication: Cecil Collins
Detailed formation
  • 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, trombone, timpani, percussionist, 4 psalteries [à archet] , viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 July 1984
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Cheltenham, Town Hall, 40th Cheltenham International Festival of Music