| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mixed |
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LPCM |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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all regions |
| System Details |
DVD; DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1; LPCM stereo.; NTSC, all regions. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
The Choir ; James Whitbourn, conductor. |
| Credits |
Camera, Michael Rombouis, Mick Dorland ; animation & compositing, ZMG-Virtual Factory. |
| Summary |
A performance of John Tavener's Choral ikons inside a virtual reality-created restoration of the interior of the Hagia Sophia church in Istanbul, as it appeared in the sixth century. |
| Note |
Includes John Tavener's commentary (Manifestations of God) on the pieces that make up Choral ikons, which can be viewed separately or listened to with the music, and an interview (The ikon chooses you) with ikon expert Robert J. Roozemond. |
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Program and biographical notes in English, French and German, and the sung texts with English translation as needed (22 p. : ill., port.) inserted in container. |
| Contents |
As one who has slept -- A hymn to the Mother of God -- Song for Athene -- A parting gift for Tam Farrow -- Annunciation -- Magnificat -- Nunc dimittis -- The lamb -- The tyger -- Hymn of the unwaning light -- The Lord's prayer. |
| Language |
Chiefly sung in English; the 10th work sung in Greek and English. Includes optional subtitles in English or Spanish for the interview, which is in Dutch. |
| Subject |
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied.
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied. |
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Magnificat (Music)
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Magnificat (Music) |
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Nunc dimittis (Music)
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Nunc dimittis (Music) |
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Lord's prayer (Music)
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Lord's prayer (Music) |
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Icons.
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Icons. |
| Genre/Form |
Filmed performances.
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Filmed performances.
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| Subject |
Blake, William, 1757-1827 -- Musical settings.
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Blake, William, 1757-1827. |
| Genre/Form |
Musical settings.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Musical settings.
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| Added Author |
Petri, Hans.
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Honselaar, Joost.
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Kremer, David.
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Damme, Ferenc van.
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Whitbourn, James.
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Roozemond, Robert.
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Blake, William, 1757-1827.
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Tavener, John.
Choral music. Selections.
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Choir (1999- )
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Ayasofya Müzesi.
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Opus Arte (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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| Note |
Title also appears as: Tavener choral ikons |
| ISBN |
9780769708553 |
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0769708552 |
| Standard No. |
809478000457 |
| Music No. |
OA 0855 D Opus Arte |
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