Song For Athene (CD)

Name: Song For Athene (CD)
SKU: 747313525621
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Positive "Critically acclaimed recording of Tavener's sacred choral works, particularly noted for the title track's poignant beauty."

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This CD features a collection of sacred choral works by composer John Tavener, including the iconic 'Song for Athene' performed by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The album blends Orthodox liturgical texts with Tavener's distinctive spiritual style, offering a moving listening experience for classical and choral music enthusiasts.

add_circle The Upside

check Emotionally powerful and spiritually uplifting music
check High-quality choral performance from a world-renowned choir
check Excellent recording quality typical of King's College releases

remove_circle The Downside

close Limited appeal to those not interested in classical or sacred music
close May be too somber or slow-paced for some listeners
close No bonus tracks or multimedia content

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Key features

check_circle Includes the famous 'Song for Athene' performed at Princess Diana's funeral
check_circle Features works by renowned composer John Tavener
check_circle Performed by the acclaimed Choir of King's College, Cambridge
check_circle Contains 13 tracks of sacred choral music
check_circle Combines Orthodox hymns and English poetry settings