The Canticle of the Sun
(1997)for cello, chamber choir and percussion
Duration: 38'
Publisher
Sikorski
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
/ Sikorski for the world.
World Premiere
2/9/1998
Frankfurt
Mstislav Rostropovich (vlc) / State Choir of Kaunas, Lithuanian Symphony Orchestra percussionists
Frankfurt
Mstislav Rostropovich (vlc) / State Choir of Kaunas, Lithuanian Symphony Orchestra percussionists
Press Quotes
"...The Canticle is not so much a concerto-like conversation as a follow-my-leader mystical journey in glorification of the creator, the elements, life and eventually death..."
BBC Music Magazine
Recommended Recording
Mstislav Rostropovich/Emmanuel Pahud/London Voices/London Symphony Orchestra/Ryusuke Numajiri
EMI CDC 5 57153 2