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Tavener: Diodia, The World, etc / Rozario, Vanbrugh Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-02-01

Works: John Tavener: The World, for soprano & string quartet; Diódia, for string quartet; Many Years, for chorus; Akhmatova Songs, for soprano & cello (or string quartet)
Performers: Rozario, Patricia [Soprano Vocals]

This disc brings together a number of first recordings. According to the composer's performance note, "The World" 'should be performed at maximum intensity throughout. White...continue...
Nearly four years after the death of and funeral for Princess Diana, where composer John Tavener's "Song for Athene" was performed by Patricia Rozario, Tavener is a popular British celebrity and argua...continue...