John Tavener · 1944–2013 · British
| Composed | 1976 |
| Instrumentation | 4 0 4 0 — 6 6 6 0 — 2tmp+10 — hp 2pf cel — str |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Genre | Opera |
| Tier | Discovery — worth programming, rarely heard |
| Editions & hire | Chester Music / Wise Music ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.