Choral ikons [DVD video]

A performance of John Tavener's Choral ikons inside a virtual reality-created restoration of the interior of the Hagia Sophia church in Istanbul, as it appeared in the sixth century.

Allgemeine Anmerkung:

Title from container.

Includes John Tavener's commentary (Manifestations of God) on the pieces that make up Choral ikons, which can be viewed separately or listened to with the music, and an interview (The ikon chooses you) with ikon expert Robert J. Roozemond.

Booklet (22 p. : ill.) in container has notes in English, French and German, and the song texts.

GVPL_PERFORMER:

Performed by The Choir ; James Whitbourn, conductor.

Inhalte:

As one who has slept -- A Hymn to the Mother of God -- Song for Athene -- A parting gift for Tom Farrow -- Annunciation -- Magnificat -- Nunc dimittis -- The lamb -- The tyger -- Hymn of the unwaning light -- The Lord's prayer.

GVPL_BIBLIO_538:

DVD, anamorphic widescreen; DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1; LPCM stereo.; NTSC, all regions.

Schlagwortbegriff:

Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied.

Choral music.

Icons.

Gattung:

Filmed performances

LANGUAGE:

Englisch

eng eng fre ger

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