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- John Tavener
Monument for Beethoven (2013)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
Monument for Beethoven was commissioned by the Southbank Centre. First performance on 18th March 2014 at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Programme Note
Monument for Beethoven
O God! Direct my mind!
O God! Raise me up from this grievous depth!
Thou art present throughout the world.
Dona pacem, pacem. (Give us peace, peace.)
Composer's Note
Based on the words of Beethoven's Last Prayer and on Beethoven's music, 'Monument for Beethoven is a humble tribute to a Master. The final section quotes from the closing bars of the 'Missa Solemnis'. (J.T.)
O God! Direct my mind!
O God! Raise me up from this grievous depth!
Thou art present throughout the world.
Dona pacem, pacem. (Give us peace, peace.)
Composer's Note
Based on the words of Beethoven's Last Prayer and on Beethoven's music, 'Monument for Beethoven is a humble tribute to a Master. The final section quotes from the closing bars of the 'Missa Solemnis'. (J.T.)