Sir John’s last song will be premiered by South Icelandic Chorus

Sir John’s last song will be premiered by South Icelandic Chorus

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norman lebrecht

November 12, 2013

The composer John Tavener died three days before the world premiere of his last work, by the South Iceland Chamber Choir in Shakespeare’s parish church. Tickets here for the Friday event.

Mynd-5-Tavener-útgtónl

Comments

  • John’s haunting music reached me through the playing of Steven Isserlis and thank them both for such an experience. May the family receive all the support they need at this sad time.

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