Tavener: The Veil of the Temple

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.

2 August 2025

Tavener The Veil of the Temple

The Monteverdi Choir
Jonathan Sells
Choir director

Edinburgh Festival Chorus
National Youth Choir of Scotland

Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sofi Jeannin
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. 


Sat 2 August 2025, 2.30pm
Usher Hall
Edinburgh
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