Tavener's Hidden Face
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Like many another modern composer, Sir John Taverner began his career writing neoclassical works in the mold of Igor Stravinsky. When he became involved in the Russian Orthodox Church in the 1970s, his music took a turn towards religious mysticism; tonight we'll hear an example in his melismatic work for oboe, countertenor, and viols, "The Hidden Face."
Also tonight, we'll be celebrating the anniversary of chemist (and avocational composer) Alexander Borodin's birthday in 1833; we'll hear his String Quartet No. 2 from the Brodsky Quartet. Another Tavener piece is in the works as well, along with Dvorak's Serenade in E from the London Chamber Orchestra under Christopher Warren-Green
Also tonight, we'll be celebrating the anniversary of chemist (and avocational composer) Alexander Borodin's birthday in 1833; we'll hear his String Quartet No. 2 from the Brodsky Quartet. Another Tavener piece is in the works as well, along with Dvorak's Serenade in E from the London Chamber Orchestra under Christopher Warren-Green
