Format : Sheet music
Fall and Resurrection tries to encompass in brief glimpses the events which have taken place since the beginning of time and before time. The work begins in total silence in the Paradise of God. This work should ideallybe performed in a building with a large acoustic. This work is dedicated to HRH The Prince of Wales. Commissioned by Judith and Nicholas Goodison. First performance on 4th January 2000 at St.Pauls Cathedral London. Scored for 2 piccolos 2 kavals (or alto flutes) 4 recorders 2 oboes soprano sax alto sax 2 bassoons rams-horn trumpet 2 horns in F 2 piccolo trumpets in B flat 2 tenor trombones 2 bass trombones 2 sets of timpani percussion guitar synthesizer grand organ solo soprano solo countertenor solo bass-baritone SATB chorus 8 violins 2 cellos 6 double basses.
John Tavener: Fall And Resurrection: Ensemble: Score
