John Tavener
Song For Athene
for upper voices, organ and optional cello
John Tavener
Song For Athene
for upper voices, organ and optional cello
- Instrumentation Women's Choir (SSAA) and Organ
- Optional Instrumentation Women's Choir (SSAA), Organ and Cello
- Composer John Tavener
- Editor Barry Rose
- Lyricist William Shakespeare
- Edition Organ Score
- Publisher Chester Music
- Order no. CH84337
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Description:
Song For Athene' is a work by British composer John Tavener, arranged by Barry Rose for Upper Voices and Organ, with optional Cello. The text is taken from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', as well as from the Orthodox Funeral Service.
The original version of Song For Athene was commissioned by the BBC, and first performed on 22nd January 1994 at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate, London, by the BBC Singers conducted by Simon Joly.
The original version of Song For Athene was commissioned by the BBC, and first performed on 22nd January 1994 at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate, London, by the BBC Singers conducted by Simon Joly.