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John Tavener: Choral Ikons / James Whitbourn

1 CD / BBC Opus Arte / 2011-03-29

Works: John Tavener: The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, for chorus; Hymns (2) to the Mother of God; Song for Athene; Annunciation; Parting Gift for Tam Farrow, for chorus;...
Performers: Burke, Michael [Vocals]; Tomlin, Claire
Conductors: Whitbourn, James

"James Whitbourn's singers, seasoned yet still young, robustly engage with compositions that many groups treat with bloodless reverence...Those who like their Tavener pure and ethereal...continue...
Recording information: St. Albans Abbey, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England (07/2000); TV Support Studios, Hilversum, The Netherlands (07/2000)....continue...

Ikons: Choral Music of John Tavener

1 CD / Cala Records / 2008-07-01

Works: John Tavener: Thunder Entered Her; The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; The Tyger, for chorus; A Hymn to the Mother of God; Responsorium in memoriam Annon Lee Silver, for 2 mezzo-sopranos, 2 flute...
Performers: Andrews, Joanne; Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Feaviour, Margaret; Harris, Judith; Kirk, Vernon; MacKenzie, Neil; Simcock, Iain

The Sixteen Edition - Tavener: Ikon of Light, etc

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: John Tavener: A Hymn to the Mother of God; Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God, for chorus; The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; The Tyger, for chorus; Ikon of Light; Today the Virgin, for...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: Members of the Duke Quartet (Members)

Despite the mystic beauty of his music, John Tavener's place in Western music is a controversial one, yet part of the attraction of his music...continue...

John Tavener - A Portrait

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-04-01

Works: John Tavener: In alium, for high soprano, strings, piano, grand organ, Hammond organ, bells, gongs & four-track ta; To a Child Dancing in the Wind, for soprano, flute, harp & viola; The Lamb "Little ...
Performers: Bjork; Bowyer, Kevin; Fleezanis, Jorja; Hulse, Eileen; Kliegel, Maria; Murphy, Heidi Grant; Myers, Thalia; Richards, Jonathan; Rozario, Patricia [Soprano Vocals]; Shaw, Ian [Organ]; Varcoe, Stephen [...
Conductors: Yuasa, Takuo; ; Christophers, Harry; Friend, Lionel; Goodwin, Paul
Ensemble: Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble; Aureole Trio; Members of the Duke Quartet (Members); Minnesota Chorale; The Sixteen (Choir); Ulster Orchestra

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...continue...

In Excelsis / E. Higginbottom, Choir of New College Oxford

1 CD / Erato / 2002-08-06

Works: Giles Swayne: Magnificat for chorus; Richard Pygott: Quid Petis, O Fili?, carol for 4 voices; John Tavener: The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; A Hymn to the Mother of God; God is with us; The Ty...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Linton, Benedict; Martin, Matthew; Stuart, David; Unwin, William

John Tavener: Song for Athene, Svyati, etc / Robinson, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-02-01

Works: John Tavener: God is with us; Song for Athene; The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; The Tyger, for chorus; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, for chorus; Funeral Ikos, for chorus; A Hymn to the Mother ...
Performers: Hugh, Timothy
Conductors: Robinson, Christopher
Ensemble: St. John's College Choir, Cambridge

"How am I not supposed to recommend this? Tavener has become an important composer in recent years, and this is a generous helping of his...continue...

John Tavener: Innocence / Neary, Westminster Abbey Choir

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1995-10-31

Works: John Tavener: The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; Innocence, for soprano, tenor, chorus, organ & handbells; The Tyger, for chorus; Annunciation; A Hymn to the Mother of God; Little Requiem for Fa...
Performers: Baker, Martin [Choral Conductor]; Fullbrook, Charles; Neary, Alice; Nixon, Leigh; Rozario, Patricia [Soprano Vocals]; Titus, Graham
Conductors: Neary, Martin
Ensemble: Choir of Westminster Abbey