{"product_id":"tavener-ikon-of-eros","title":"Tavener: Ikon of Eros","description":"\u003cb\u003eWorld Premiere Recording\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  includes interview with John Tavener 10:45\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Gorgeous, mystical music with the power to entrance. Sir John Taverner, a follower of the Greek Orthodox faith, writes simple, repetitive compositions that embody the spiritual essence of prayer. . . Slowing down – sitting or lying in silence by candlelight would be ideal – is essential to experience Tavener's reverential universe. This is a universe that is always with us, Tavener's music suggests, if we are only willing to align ourselves and tune in. . . Captured in demonstration quality 24–bit HDCD sound by Prof. Keith Johnson, this world premiere recording is an extraordinary achievement.\" – Jason Serinus, Bay Area Reporter 11\/27\/03\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The recording, a world premiere of this piece, is beyond reproach. Individual instruments are distinct and float in space. By his own words, Tavener recommends that the piece be played in a resonant acoustic. He could have not asked for a better place. The voices echo slightly off of the walls and ceiling creating an even more metaphysical feeling. I don't think I've heard a better piece to test your soundstage. There is little else I can provide. Tavener says Ikon of Eros is \"humbly offered to those who have ears to hear.\" I suggest you take him up on it.\" — Bill Brooks, 12\/03, Soundstage.com\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chosen by Andrew Quint of The Absolute Sound magazine as one of the ten best classical releases of 2003.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reference Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49606511821080,"sku":"030911110222","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/567738.jpg?v=1777627069","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/tavener-ikon-of-eros","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}