Towards Silence (2007)

for four string quartets and large singing bowl

by Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

general information

composition date
2007
duration
30min
publisher
Chester Music
Commission
Rubin Museum of Art et le Music Mind Spirit Trust

type

Instrumental ensemble music (String ensemble)

detailed formation

4 violins, 4 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, singing bowl

similar works

Same type
Composed the same year
Same detailed formation

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