Tavener: Choral Ikons

Overview

"Conductor James Whitbourn leads the a choral rendition of Sir John Tavener's haunting composition against the backdrop of a virtual reality restoration of Constantinople's Hagia Sophia church in this visually innovative musical release."

Product Details

Release Date:	06/18/2002
UPC:	0809478000457
Original Release:	2002
Source:	Bbc / Opus Arte
Region Code:	A
Sound:	[stereo, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language:	English
Time:	1:40:00
Sales rank:	61,350

Special Features

Manifestations of God- Sir John Tavener on his choral music. The parents of Athene talk about the inspiration behind Song for Athene ; The Ikon Chooses You- Ikon expert Robert J. Roozemond on spiritual and artistic origins of ikons; Illustrated booklet with an introduction by Sir John Tavener, an in-depth article on the inspiritional power of Ikons in English, French and German plus full song texts