John Tavener - Choral Ikons

2000•1h 0m•Music

The Choir sings John Tavener’s hauntingly beautiful unaccompanied choral music in a stunning virtual reality restoration of the ancient St. Sophia church in Constantinople. Orthodox ikons enrich the visual tapestry, enhancing the full richness of Tavener’s mystic inspiration. Filmed in Virtual Reality St Sophia, Constantinople, September 2000 (Hymn of the Unwaning Light, Annunciation and As one who has slept). Other items filmed with ikonography and art montage.