- John Tavener
Thérèse (1973)
(Therese)- Chester Music Ltd (World)
Commissioned by the Royal Opera House
- 4(4pic,afl)+6rec.04(2bcl:4Eflat)0/6660/10perc.2timp/hp.2pf(Horg).cel/str
- SATB
- Bass, 4 Sopranos, 2 Tenors
- 1 hr 50 min
- Gerard McLarnon
- English
Programme Note
BRIEF SYNOPSIS
The story of Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux who, doubting her belief in God, is led by Christ through Purgatory, Hell and into the hells of this world. At her death, she determines to spend her eternity doing good on earth.
The story of Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux who, doubting her belief in God, is led by Christ through Purgatory, Hell and into the hells of this world. At her death, she determines to spend her eternity doing good on earth.