| Description |
1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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1.4 m/s |
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stereo |
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digital recording |
| Note |
"Explore the spiritual world of John Tavener"--Container verso. |
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The 1st work for violoncello with orchestra; the 2nd work for chorus with organ; the 4th work for string quartet; the 7th work for handbells and string quartet; the remainder for mixed chorus, unacc. |
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Words from various sources, including William Blake (2nd work), Keith Walker (8th work), the Gospel of Luke (6th work), and the Orthodox funeral service and William Shakespeare (9th work). |
| Performer |
In the 1st work: Steven Isserlis, violoncello; London Symphony Orchestra; Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, conductor. In the 2nd work: William Kendall, tenor; David Dunnet, organ; Winchester Cathedral Choir; David Hill, conductor. In the 3rd work: Vasari Singers; Jeremy Backhouse, conductor. In the 4th work: Chilingirian Quartet. In the 5th work: Choir of King's College, Cambridge; Stephen Cleobury, conductor. In the 6th, 8th-9th works: Winchester Cathedral Choir; David Hill, conductor. In the 7th work: Iain Simcock, handbells; Chilingirian Quartet. |
| Event |
Recorded May 1991, Studio 1, Abbey Road, London (1st work); Jan. 1994 (2nd, 6th, 8th works) and Jan. 1998 (9th work), Winchester Cathedral; Feb. 1995, Church of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London (3rd work); July 1993, All Saints Church, Petersham (4th, 7th works); and July 1994, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge (5th work). |
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Previously released material. |
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Compact disc. |
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Program notes by Michael Stewart and texts ([12] p. : ports.) in container. |
| Contents |
The protecting veil. First movement : (1987) (8:42) -- God is with us : a Christmas proclamation (1987) (5:47) -- The lamb : (1982) (3:13) -- The hidden treasure : excerpt (1989) (8:49) -- Funeral ikos : (1981) (7:38) -- Annunciation : (1992) (5:20) -- The last sleep of the Virgin : excerpt (1991) (6:02) -- Angels : (1985) (7:23) -- Song for Athene : (1993) (6:13). |
| Language |
Sung in English. |
| Subject |
Cello with string orchestra.
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Cello with string orchestra. |
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ.
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ. |
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied. |
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied.
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Quintets (Handbells, violins (2), viola, cello)
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String quartets.
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String quartets. |
| Genre/Form |
String quartets.
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Chamber music.
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Chamber music.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Isserlis, Steven, 1958- performer.
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Kendall, William, performer.
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Dunnett, David, performer.
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Simcock, Iain, performer.
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Rozhdestvenskiĭ, Gennadiĭ, conductor.
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Hill, David, 1957- conductor.
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Backhouse, Jeremy, conductor.
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Cleobury, Stephen, conductor.
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Tavener, John.
Protecting veil.
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Tavener, John.
God is with us.
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Tavener, John.
Lamb.
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Tavener, John.
Hidden treasure.
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Tavener, John.
Funeral ikos.
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Tavener, John.
Annunciation.
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Tavener, John.
Last sleep of the Virgin.
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Tavener, John.
Angels.
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Tavener, John.
Song for Athene.
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Winchester Cathedral. Choir, performer.
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King's College (University of Cambridge). Choir, performer.
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Vasari Singers, performer.
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London Symphony Orchestra, performer.
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Chilingirian String Quartet, performer.
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2004153723
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Christmas proclamation.
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| Music No. |
7243 5 45352 2 2 Virgin Classics |
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