Mixed Ensemble (Parts)
SKU: HL.14041950
Parts. Composed by
John Tavener. Music Sales
America. Contemporary.
Softcover. Composed 2007.
Chester Music #CH6176901.
Published by Chester
Music (HL.14041950).
8.25x11.75x0.06
inches.
Prayer
of the Heart was
inspired by The Chain of
Hope. This charitable
organisation raises money
for the treatment of
heart disorders in
children, including
Marfan's Syndrome, of
which John Tavener is a
sufferer.
Thesinger
should sit on a low
stool, bowing towards the
heart. This facilitates
the soul's concentration,
and its unification in
ecstasy. The Prayer of
the Heart is prayed
ceaselessly day and
night, awake or sleeping,
becauseit has become at
one with the beating of
the heart... Silence,
peace, sweetness of union
with God...
The
Prayer is not usually
sounded with the voice at
all - it is silent.
Therefore the music must
be played and
sungintensely, quietly,
with no physical effort.
The Byzantine bell and
large Tibetan temple bowl
may be played by the
singer. Prayer of the
Heart should be sung
in subdued lighting,
perhaps by candlelight.
The recording of
theheartbeat should sound
very tenderly and quietly
throughout.