In Alium

In Alium is a 1968 work by British composer John Tavener.[1] It is scored for soprano, orchestra and tape.[2] It was commissioned by then BBC Director of Music William Glock for performance at The Proms.[1] The tape recordings in the work include the sound of children at play and saying prayers.[1]

References

1. "John Tavener: Composer divided opinion but left memorable musical legacy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
2. Ivan Hewett (8 July 2013). "John Tavener, Manchester International Festival". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 June 2014.

Further reading

• Payne, Anthony (Autumn 1968). "Tavener's 'In Alium' and Gerhard's Epithalamion". Tempo (86). Cambridge University Press: 19+21–22. JSTOR 944199.