Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)
The Apocalypse (1993)
for solo voices, boy's and male choir and ensemble arranged in 3 spatial groups
- General information
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Composition date:
1993
- Duration: 3 h
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: BBC
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Libretto (details, author):
Mother Thekla
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Composition date:
1993
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of more than 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(unspecified soloist voice [aiguë], soprano, contralto, 7 countertenor, tenor, bass voice), adult and children choir
- 5 recorders, saxophone, 10 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 contrabass trombones, 2 timpani, gong, drum, bells, organ, violin, second violin, viola, cello, 16 violins, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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