The Bach Choir: John Tavener: A Celebration at Royal Festival Hall, London on Tuesday 25th November 2014

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The Bach Choir: John Tavener

A Celebration

Add to my Calendar 25-11-2014 19:30 25-11-2014 21:30 36 The Bach Choir: John Tavener The Bach Choir leads a musical tribute to the late Sir John Tavener. One of the most popular composers of his generation, the evening includes Song for Athene, which was sung at the funeral of Princess Diana, and the UK premiere of one of his last works, a meditation on three Scottish songs, commissioned by The Bach Choir. Royal Festival Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
England

Tuesday 25th November 2014
7:30 PM

Programme

John Tavener – O where, tell me where? for chorus and tubular bells
John Tavener – The Protecting Veil for cello and strings
John Tavener – Song for Athene
John Tavener – Requiem

Performers

David Hill – Conductor
Elin Manahan Thomas – soprano
James Oxley – tenor
Raphael Wallfisch – cello

Philharmonia Orchestra
Bach Choir

Programme Note

The Bach Choir leads a musical tribute to the late Sir John Tavener.

One of the most popular composers of his generation, the evening includes Song for Athene, which was sung at the funeral of Princess Diana, and the UK premiere of one of his last works, a meditation on three Scottish songs, commissioned by The Bach Choir.

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