John Tavener - A Portrait

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Album Summary

Performers

• Eileen Hulse (Soprano)
• Heidi Murphy (Voice)
• Kevin Bowyer (Organ)
• Jonathan Richards (Guitar)
• Ian Shaw (Organ)
• Maria Kliegel (Cello)
• Stephen Varcoe (Voice)
• Patricia Rozario (Voice)
• Patricia Rozario
• Thalia Myers (Piano)
• Bjork (Voice)
• Jorja Fleezanis (Violin)

Conductors

• Christophers, Harry
• Friend, Lionel
• Goodwin, Paul
• Yuasa, Takuo

Ensembles

• Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble
• Aureole Trio
• Members of the Duke Quartet (Members)
• Minnesota Chorale
• The Sixteen (Choir)
• Ulster Orchestra

Composers

• John Tavener (Composer) (1944 - )
• Recorded Sound

Notes & Reviews:

Sir John Tavener has been a unique, controversial and ever evolving figure on the contemporary music scene since the late sixties. These CDs encompass a cross-section of his music, including the world permiere of 'Prayer of the Heart', written for and sung by Bjork. Combined with a comprehensive essay, this portrait paints the definitive picture of one of the most charismatic and important composers working today.

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Works Details

Tavener, John : In alium, for high soprano, strings, piano, grand organ, Hammond organ, bells, gongs & four-track ta

• Performer: Eileen Hulse (Soprano)
• Conductor: Takuo Yuasa
• Ensemble: Ulster Orchestra
• Running Time: 4 min. 14 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1968

Tavener, John : To a Child Dancing in the Wind, for soprano, flute, harp & viola :: Movement I. He Wishes for the Clot

• Performer: Heidi Murphy (Voice)
• Ensemble: Aureole Trio
• Running Time: 5 min. 22 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1983

Tavener, John : The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"

• Running Time: 3 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Choral
• Written: 1982

Tavener, John : The Tyger, for chorus

• Running Time: 5 min. 25 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Choral
• Written: 1987

Tavener, John : Ikon of Light :: Movement I. FOS I, DOXA

• Conductor: Harry Christophers
• Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir)
• Running Time: 5 min. sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1984

Tavener, John : Ikon of Light :: Movement II. PIU INTENSITA

• Conductor: Harry Christophers
• Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir)
• Running Time: 3 min. 24 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1984

Tavener, John : Mandelion, for organ :: Extract

• Performer: Kevin Bowyer (Organ)
• Running Time: 3 min. 30 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1981

Tavener, John : Chant, for guitar :: Extract

• Performer: Jonathan Richards (Guitar)
• Running Time: 3 min. 47 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1984

Tavener, John : Ikon of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, for chorus :: Extract

• Performer: Ian Shaw (Organ)
• Running Time: 2 min. 42 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1986

Tavener, John : The Protecting Veil :: Section I

• Performer: Maria Kliegel (Cello)
• Conductor: Takuo Yuasa
• Ensemble: Ulster Orchestra
• Running Time: 15 min. 7 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Concerto
• Written: 1987

Tavener, John : Mary of Egypt, opera (ikon in music & dance) sor soloists, choruses, orchestra and tape :: Act III. Bl

• Performers: Stephen Varcoe (Voice); Patricia Rozario (Voice)
• Conductor: Lionel Friend
• Ensemble: Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble
• Running Time: 7 min. 27 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1991

Tavener, John : Akhmatova Songs, for soprano & cello (or string quartet) :: no 5. The Muse

• Performer: Patricia Rozario
• Running Time: 2 min. 58 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1993

Tavener, John : Diódia, for string quartet :: Solemn -

• Running Time: 5 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Chamber Music
• Written: 1997

Tavener, John : Diódia, for string quartet :: [rehearsal letter I]

• Running Time: 5 min. 2 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Chamber Music
• Written: 1997

Tavener, John : Song for Athene

• Running Time: 5 min. 39 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Choral
• Written: 1993

Tavener, John : Zodiacs

• Performer: Thalia Myers (Piano)
• Running Time: 2 min. 29 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1997

Tavener, John : Prayer of the Heart, for voice, Tibetan bells, monastery bell & string quartet

• Performer: Bjork (Voice)
• Notes: Olympic Studios, London, England (06/06/2001/06/07/2001)
• Running Time: 15 min. 17 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1999

Tavener, John : Ikon of Eros, for violin & orchestra :: Movement I. (Éros)

• Performer: Jorja Fleezanis (Violin)
• Conductor: Paul Goodwin
• Ensemble: Minnesota Chorale
• Running Time: 7 min. 56 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 2002

Tavener, John : Mother and Child, for chorus, organ & Hindu temple gong :: Extract

• Running Time: 4 min. 38 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 2002

Sound, Recorded : John Tavener Reflects ... A Recorded Interivew

• Running Time: 8 min. 21 sec.
• Period Time: Medieval
• Written: 10/28/2003