Eight hours. 250 singers. One monumental choral work. The Monteverdi Choir joins the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and National Youth Choir of Scotland for a day-to-night performance of Tavener's The Veil of the Temple.
Tavener The Veil of the Temple
The Monteverdi Choir
Jonathan Sells (choir director)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sofi Jeannin (conductor)
Edinburgh Festival Chorus
James Grossmith (conductor)
National Youth Choir of Scotland
NYCOS Chamber Choir
Christopher Bell (conductor)
Composed just over 20 years ago, Tavener's magnum opus, The Veil of the Temple was created to awaken the spiritual side in everyone. This vast piece is sung in five languages and inspired by multiple world religions. In a unique performance at Edinburgh International Festival's opening concert, The Monteverdi Choir, conducted by Jonathan Sells will join a rare vocal communion, performing the magnificent work in eight cycles with brief pauses, offering a once-in-a-life-time experience.
