Commissioned by the BBC

  • SATB
  • 7 min
    • 12th June 2024, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
    View all

Programme Note

This work was written in memory of Athene Harriadis, who died tragically in March 1993. Her inner and outer beauty was reflected in her love of acting, poetry, music, and of the Orthodox Church. The text is taken from Shakespeare's Hamlet and the Orthodox Funeral Service.

John Tavener

Media

Song for Athene - Voice

Reviews

Discography

More Info