The protecting veil was a remarkable start to what became a long and fruitful collaboration. I have already outlined the overall structure of the piece, and in addition, tavener uses a number of compositional devices 4 that are geometrical in nature, for instance where a series of notes repeats in. Nov 12, 20 fond and heartfelt tributes were paid to sir john tavener, after the death at 69 of one of britains most celebrated composers. John taveners the protecting veil to be reissued for record store day. Beatles completists may know of him because apple records only classical release was his composition the whale, while others may know of him from the superb recording of his work released by the tallis scholars, or through the protecting veil, his piece for solo cello and string orchestra depart in peace, written in memory of. Tavener the protecting veil by scoresondemand issuu. British cellist steven isserlis is featured in this premiere recording of two works for cello by john tavener, the protecting veil, for cello and strings, and thrinos, for solo cello, as well as in brittens cello suite no. Dec 01, 2017 the protecting veil, for cello and string orchestra, is considered by many to be sir john taveners finest instrumental work. Sir john tavener had this to say about athene, the inspiration for his most famous work. He also wrote music for the presbyterian church where. The vinyl, which will contain all eight sections of tavener s work, is being released by indie label bella union, who are the uk home of rock bands including the flaming lips and fleet. Tears of the angels scottish ensemble gramophone this new disc of music by john tavener is, im sure destined to head straight to the top of the classical charts.
The protecting veil, for cello and string orchestra, is considered by many to be sir john taveners finest instrumental work. We toerden in maart 2018 met nicolas altstaedt door nederland. The protecting veil steven isserlislondon symphony orchestragennadi rozhdestvensky john tavener. John tavener s work for cello and orchestra, the protecting veil, is to be reissued on vinyl for the annual record store day festivities on saturday april 19th. Sep 23, 1994 sir john tavener 194420 in tune, john rutter, ailish tynan, escher quartet a celebration of the life and works of sir john tavener 194420 the desert island discs podcast. In the composers words, the cello represents the mother of god and never stops singing. John taveners mesmerising choral work the lamb has been a firm favourite since its composition in 1982. The protecting veil 1988, 43 soloist and orchestra solo instrument.
The protecting veil has the power to move the listener as much by its lyrical beauty, as by its underpinning rigorous and formal structure. The first performance was given in september 1989at the royal albert hall, london, by steven isserlis and the bbc symphony. John tavener s mesmerising choral work the lamb has been a firm favourite since its composition in 1982. The protecting veil by john tavener 1944 book only sheet. Listen to the protecting veil from john taveners the protecting veil for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. If it does, the piece that will take it there will surely be the meditative, extremely beautiful. In order to narrate these eight sacred scenes, tavener borrows from the indian ragas, quotes his own earlier works in resurrection and dormition and stretches the cello to. Matthew barley leads the sinfonietta riga in this exploration of taveners musical works and inspirations, enveloping a monumental performance of the protecting veil with readings of wb. Download john tavener the protecting veil mp3 files tradownload. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thrinos and eternal memory are much shorter, but they are just as enchanting as any other piece from tavener. Sir john kenneth tavener 28 january 1944 12 november 20 was an english composer, known for his extensive output of religious works, including the protecting veil, song for athene and the lamb.
The protecting veil is essentially a concerto in which the cello almost continuously plays, although it differs. John taveners the protecting veil to be reissued for record. In the protecting veil, i have tried to capture some of the almost cosmic power of the mother of god. Nov 12, 20 in 2003s the veil of the temple, an allnight choral work tavener later called the supreme achievement of my life, he drew upon muslim, hindu, jewish and native american sources. Audiences love the beautiful simplicity of the words and the lush harmonies that the different vocal parts create. The numerous translations result from the words meaning simultaneously protection and. The dormition of the mother of god the protecting veil marin kliegel cello ulster orchestra takuo yuasa. The city of london sinfonia plumbs the depths of taveners. The techniques and approach employed in creating these icons have remained largely unchanged throughout the churchs.
The piece was composed by tavener in just one afternoon, and was dedicated to his. The cello represents the mother of god and never stops singing throughout. Provided to youtube by warner classics the protecting veil. The protecting veil charles hazlewood and matthew barley are joined by the bbc philharmonic and cellist, josephine knight to explore john taveners seminal work, the protecting veil. The inspiration of the piece comes from the orthodox feast of the protecting veil of the mother of god, which commemorates the apparition of. The protecting veil by john tavener 1944 book only. Tavener first came to prominence with his cantata the whale, premiered in 1968. It was on the short list of nominees for the 1992 mercury prize.
The beginning of this cello concerto, where the string orchestra swells ecstatically into being under a. Indeed, the cello sings without stopping for the entire 46 minutes of the piece. Pierce the veil hold on till may track 12 by fearless records. The protecting veil is a musical composition for cello and strings by british composer john tavener. One of taveners most famous works, the protecting veil for solo cello and string orchestra was commissioned by the bbc for the 1989 series of henry wood promenade concerts. In the late 1960s he was famously signed to the beatles record label. Above the opening notes of the protecting veil, john tavener wrote transcendent with awesome majesty, communicating the scale of this universal, timeless.
One of tavener s most famous works, the protecting veil for solo cello and string orchestra was commissioned by the bbc for the 1989 series of henry wood promenade concerts. For tavener, writing the protecting veil a decade earlier, it seems that god was actually in the glissandi, and throughout most of the performance the city of london sinfonia seemed alive to the composers sense of the spiritual significance of each of the works sections. The protecting veil charles hazlewood and matthew barley are joined by the bbc philharmonic and cellist, josephine knight to. Nevertheless, the protecting veil is a great piece of work from tavener. The protecting veil by steven isserlislondon symphony orchestragennadi rozhdestvensky on amazon music. Tavener said he caught the attention of john lennon and yoko ono at a party by playing a tape of his opera, notre dames des fleurs, inspired by jean genets novel about a prisoners sexual. Nov, 20 the protecting veil one of taveners hits, and deservedly so.
But, again like the protecting veil there is no doubting where the focus of musical interest lies, and tavener is clear about the kind of personality he wants the clarinet to project. John tavener the veil of the temple 2004, sacd discogs. The protecting veil is a late 20thcentury classical composition for cello and strings by british composer john tavener. Song for athene one of taveners bestknown works, the song for athene achieved fame and significance after it was performed at the funeral of diana, princess of wales. Steven isserlis on his longtime collaborator, the late. Challenge records international the protecting veil. Indeed, the cello sings without stopping for the entire 46 minutes of the piece, requiring. Sir john tavener 28 january 1944 12 november 20 was an english composer. John tavener the protecting veil for cello and orchestra. The numerous translations result from the words meaning simultaneously protection.
Here you can find john tavener the protecting veil mp3 shared files. The beginning of this cello concerto, where the string orchestra swells ecstatically into being under a high cello note, is one the. Above the opening notes of the protecting veil, john tavener wrote transcendent with awesome majesty, communicating the scale of this universal, timeless, structurally perfect and emotionally powerful work. Composer sir john tavener, one of the greatest british figures in contemporary classical music has died at the age of 69. He collaborated with cellist stephen isserlis in 1988 for the epic piece the protecting veil, which was premiered the year after. At school he studied piano, organ and composition and wrote music for the school orchestra. British composer john tavener born 28 january 1944 in wembley, london, died 12 november 20 in dorset was a direct descendant of the sixteenth century composer john taverner. John tavener was an inspiration, a mentor and a friend for many years. The inspiration of the piece comes from the orthodox feast of the protecting veil of the mother of god, which. Signum classics is proud to rerelease the landmark recording of sir john taveners the veil of the temple at the start of what would have been taveners 70th year. John tavener s the protecting veil is deeply rooted in his russian orthodox faith tavener, an englishman, converted in 1976. And even if it isnt the best from the composer, it still has a whole lot to offer if youre into mystical classical music. With a focus on orthodox christianity, the goal of the protecting veil youtube channel is to understand our orthodox christian faith better so we can live it. The protecting veil, a work for solo cello and orchestra by sir john tavener.
Thrinos and eternal memory are much shorter, but they. Your guide to the protecting veil city of london sinfonia. Sir john kenneth tavener 28 january 1944 12 november 20 was an english composer, known for his extensive output of religious works, including the protecting veil, song for athene and the lamb tavener first came to prominence with his cantata the whale, premiered in 1968. Completed in 1988, the work was at first a suggestion from cellist steven isserlis and subsequently commissioned by the bbc for the 1989 proms season. The protecting veil was intended to be an icon in sound, with each of its eight fragments based around the feasts of the virgin in the orthodox church. John tavener simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir john tavener the protecting veil for cello and string. The protecting veil is essentially a concerto in which the cello almost continuously plays, although it differs from a traditional concerto, in which the. Pierce the veil stained glass eyes and colorful tears track 11 by fearless records. Sony now makes its bid with yoyo ma and the baltimore symphony orchestra, director david zinman. The protecting veil was written by tavener with not only this episode but with the entire life and force of mary in mind, and he stated that it was intended as a counterpart to the painted icons so central to orthodox worship.
In 2003s the veil of the temple, an allnight choral work tavener later called the supreme achievement of my life, he drew upon muslim, hindu, jewish and native american sources. Yoyo ma, baltimore symphony orchestra, david zinman john tavener. Sir john tavener 194420 in tune, john rutter, ailish tynan, escher quartet a celebration of the life and works of sir john tavener 194420 the desert island discs podcast. The vinyl, which will contain all eight sections of taveners work, is being released by indie label bella union, who are the uk home of rock bands including the flaming lips and fleet. Tavener, who earlier in the week had been on radio 4s start the. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options.
He wants the peasantrustic sound of greek folk woodwind, and goes so far as to suggest using it if available in future performances for some of the dance. The protecting veil was commissioned by the bbc for the 1989 series of henry wood promenade concerts. John taveners work for cello and orchestra, the protecting veil, is to be reissued on vinyl for the annual record store day festivities on saturday april 19th. The inspiration for the piece comes from the orthodox feast of the protecting veil of the mother of god, which commemorates the apparition of mary the theotokos in the early 10th century at the blachernae palace church in constantinople. The first performance was given in september 1989at the royal albert hall, london, by steven isserlis and the bbc symphony orchestra conducted by oliver knussen. Pierce the veil a match into water track 3 by fearless records. Then aged 24, he was described by the guardian as the musical. Download john tavener the protecting veil mp3 files. London symphony orchestra gennadi rozhdestvensky 1992 steven isserlis cello. Yoyo ma, baltimore symphony orchestra, david zinman john tavener the protecting veil wake up. Her beauty, both outward and inner, was reflected in her love of acting. He attended highgate school where a fellow pupil was john rutter and later studied at the royal academy of music, where his tutors included sir lennox berkeley. Like many of tavener s compositions, this work reflects the composers russian orthodox religious faith. Setting his profoundly moving 99 words to music was a final privilege published.
Then aged 24, he was described by the guardian as the musical discovery of the year. Fond and heartfelt tributes were paid to sir john tavener, after the death at 69 of one of britains most celebrated composers. This double album captures the concertversion of this epic 8hour work, composed to last through the night until dawn in the manner of the grand vigils of the orthodox church. Sir john tavener 28 january 1944 12 november 20 was an english composer john tavener was born in wembley, middlesex. The protecting veil by london symphony orchestra lso, gennadi rozhdestvensky, steven isserlis, gennadi rozhdestvensky, london symphony orchestra lso, steven isserlis, andrew keener from amazons classical music store. The success of taveners the protecting veil for cello and strings has inevitably meant that every major recording company feels obliged to have its own version. The first performance was given on 4th september 1989, at the. Pierce the veil stained glass eyes and colorful tears track 11. Chester music the protecting veil music sales america. Download john tavener the protecting veil song from 5 mb, yoyoma cd66 tavener the protecting veil rar from 265 mb free from tradownload.
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