John Tavener (1944 – 2013)

Agraphon

J. Tavener: Agraphon (0)
for:
String Instruments, Soprano
Musical Editions:
Buch
Item no.:
326122
Author / Composer:
Scope:
28 pages
Release year:
2002
Publisher / Producer:
Producer No.:
CH61160
ISBN:
9780711992771

Description

John Tavener 'Agraphon' arranged for soprano, timpani and strings. Commissioned by the Athens Concert Hall, first performed on 29th October 1995.

The music contains two symbolic ideas - the first being the opening seriesofintervals which appear to be inexhaustible in their multifaceted symbolism, representing the music of the spheres. If the angel's song is indeed one of knowledge, they could not choose a better theme of harmony. And thenthereis the apparent evil of the endless series of spiralling sixths and sevenths, falling without apparent hope of redemption through an eternal geometric series, down into a hellish realm.

Agraphon must be performed withgreatintensity, literally at the breaking point of intensity and petrification. For the voice the style alternates between European and classical Indian singing; for example, the passage beginning on page 12 isentirelysemi-improvised. The singer must listen to many examples of classical Indian music, or else be trained by a master. The music ends fiercely at the incomprehensible clash and union between the Divine and thehuman.

Duration22 minutes. Instrumental parts are available on hire only.

Content

  • Agraphon
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