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John Tavener
SONG FOR ATHENE
arranged for solo violin and strings
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Song for Athene was written in memory of Athene Hariades, who died tragically in March 1993. Originally composed for unaccompanied choir, and commissioned by the BBC, it was first performed on 22nd January 1994 at St Giles in the Barbican, London, by the BBC Singers conducted by Simon Joly.
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Duration: c. 7 minutes
Score and parts on hire
Alleluia.May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
Alleluia.Remember me, O Lord, when you come into your kingdom.
Alleluia.Give rest, O Lord, to your handmaid who has fallen asleep.
Alleluia.The Choir of Saints have found the well-spring of life and door of paradise.
Alleluia.Life: a shadow and a dream.
Alleluia.Weeping at the grave creates the song: Alleluia.
Alleluia.Come, enjoy rewards and crowns I have prepared for you.
Text from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and the Orthodox Funeral Service
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