John Tavener – Akathist Of Thanksgiving

John Tavener – Akathist Of Thanksgiving

Profoundly spiritual and deeply meditative, Akathist Of Thanksgiving is one of the most luminous sacred works by John Tavener, the celebrated composer renowned for blending Orthodox Christian spirituality with contemporary classical composition.

Based on the Eastern Orthodox hymn of thanksgiving known as the “Akathist,” the work unfolds through a series of contemplative movements combining choir, solo voices, and rich harmonic textures. Tavener’s characteristic use of slow-moving choral lines, resonant drones, and transcendent atmospheres creates music that feels timeless, devotional, and emotionally powerful.

Both minimalist and deeply expressive, Akathist Of Thanksgiving stands as a striking example of Tavener’s ability to create sacred music that is at once ancient in spirit and modern in sound - an immersive listening experience for fans of choral and contemporary classical music.

Tracklist:

1. I. Slava Tebie Kontakion 1 / Ikos 1
2. II. Slava Tebie Kontakion 2 / Ikos 2
3. III. Slava Tebie Kontakion 3 / Ikos 3
4. IV. Slava Tebie Kontakion 4 / Ikos 4
5. V. Slava Tebie Kontakion 5 / Ikos 5
6. VI. Slava Tebie Kontakion 6 / Ikos 6
7. VII. Slava Tebie Kontakion 7 / Ikos 7
8. VIII. Slava Tebie Kontakion 8 / Ikos 8
9. IX. Slava Tebie Kontakion 9 / Ikos 9
10. X. Slava Tebie Kontakion 10 / Ikos 10