Svyati
| Other Names: | O Holy One |
| Composer(s): | Tavener, John Kenneth (Sir) |
| Accompaniment: | Cello |
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| Voicing: | SATB and Solo Cello |
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| Notes: | The text is in Church Slavonic, and it is used at almost every Russian Orthodox service, perhaps most poignantly after the congregation have kissed the body in an open coffin at an Orthodox funeral. The choir sings as the coffin is closed and borne out of the church, followed by the mourners with lighted candles. The cello represents the Priest or Ikon of Christ, and should play at a distance from the choir, perhaps at the opposite end of the building |
| Keywords: | Sacred |
| Language(s): | Russian |
In Publications:
| Title | Type | Arranged For | Publisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svyati | Cello Score | Chester Music | ||
| Svyati | Vocal Score | SATB choir and solo cello | Chester Music |