In Alium

In Alium is a 1968 work by British composer John Tavener.[1] It is scored for soprano, orchestra and tape.[2] It was commissioned by then BBC Director of Music William Glock for performance at The Proms.[1] The tape recordings in the work include the sound of children at play and saying prayers.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "John Tavener: Composer divided opinion but left memorable musical legacy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. ^ Ivan Hewett (8 July 2013). "John Tavener, Manchester International Festival". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 June 2014.

Further reading

  • Payne, Anthony (Autumn 1968). "Tavener's 'In Alium' and Gerhard's Epithalamion". Tempo (86). Cambridge University Press: 19+21–22. JSTOR 944199.
  • v
  • t
  • e
John Tavener
Choral
  • The Whale (1966)
  • In Alium (1968)
  • A Celtic Requiem (1969)
  • The Lamb (1982)
  • Thunder Entered Her (1990)
  • Song for Athene (1993)
  • Mother and Child (2002)
  • The Veil of the Temple (2003)
Other works
  • The Protecting Veil (1988)
Film score
  • Children of Men soundtracks
  • Category
Portals:
  • Classical music
  • Music


Stub icon

This article about a classical composition is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

  • v
  • t
  • e