John Tavener
Publisher: Chester Music
Apolytikion of St. Martin (1997)
commissioned by Paul Stubbings and the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Publisher
Chester Music Ltd
Category
Chorus a cappella / Chorus plus 1 instrument
Solo Instrument(s)
Psaltis or solo tenor or bass
Programme Note
The Ancient Saints of France (pre-schism) are acknowledged deeply revered by the Orthodox Church.
The beginning and the end are framed by a longer section which tells of the earthly life of a St Martin of Tours.