John Tavener: Choral Ikons
Main Artist: The Choir / James Whitbourn
About this CD:
John Tavener describes his music as resembling ikons 'in sound', a window onto the Divine world. The British conductor and composer James Whitbourn conducts London-based ensemble The Choir in a programme of hauntingly beautiful unaccompanied choral music in performances described as 'impressive and spiritual'.
Running Time: c.59 mins
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Track Listing:
1. The Lamb
2. Magnificat
3. Nunc Dimitis
4. A Hymn to the Mother of God
5. Song for Athene
6. Annunciation
7. Parting Gift for Tam Farrow
8. As one who has slept
9. The Tyger
10. The Hymn of the Unwaning Light
11. The Lord's Prayer (1999)
Performers:
The Choir / James Whitbourn
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