{"product_id":"john-tavener-steven-isserlis-london-symphony-orchestra-gennadi-rozhdestvensky-the-protecting-veil","title":"John Tavener - Steven Isserlis, London Symphony Orchestra, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky ‎– The Protecting Veil","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJohn Tavener - Steven Isserlis, London Symphony Orchestra, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky ‎– The Protecting Veil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"36\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJohn Tavener - The Protecting Veil\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply spiritual and meditative recording that stands as one of the most profound works in contemporary classical music. Performed by the renowned cellist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSteven Isserlis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e alongside the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLondon Symphony Orchestra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and conducted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGennadi Rozhdestvensky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this release captures the transcendent beauty and stillness at the heart of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Tavener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"467\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eThe Protecting Veil\u003c\/em\u003e itself is a monumental work for cello and orchestra, inspired by the Eastern Orthodox feast of the same name. Across eight movements, it traces key moments in the life of the Virgin Mary, unfolding as a continuous, contemplative journey. Tavener’s signature style - slow-moving, luminous, and spiritually charged - allows the solo cello to act as a voice of devotion, floating above rich, sustained orchestral textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"906\"\u003eIsserlis’ performance is both intimate and expansive, capturing the emotional depth and purity required for this music. The result is a recording that feels timeless - less a traditional concert piece and more a sacred experience in sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003eThe album is further enriched by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenjamin Britten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s \u003cem data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003eThird Suite for Cello, Op. 87\u003c\/em\u003e, a work of stark beauty and introspection. In contrast to Tavener’s flowing mysticism, Britten’s suite explores a more fragmented and reflective landscape, drawing on Russian themes and showcasing the expressive range of the solo cello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eClosing the collection is Tavener’s \u003cem data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eThrinos\u003c\/em\u003e, a haunting and minimal solo work that brings the album full circle - returning to a space of quiet reflection and spiritual resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eElegant, contemplative, and deeply moving, \u003cem data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eThe Protecting Veil\u003c\/em\u003e is essential listening for fans of modern classical music, sacred compositions, and the expressive power of the cello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003eThe Protecting Veil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1901\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e1 The Protecting Veil\u003cbr data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e2 The Nativity Of The Mother Of God\u003cbr data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003e3 The Annunciation\u003cbr data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e4 The Incarnation\u003cbr data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003e5 The Lament Of The Mother Of God At The Cross\u003cbr data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e6 The Resurrection\u003cbr data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003e7 The Dormition\u003cbr data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"2089\"\u003e8 The Protecting Veil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003eThird Suite For Cello, Op. 87\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e9 Introduzione: Lento\u003cbr data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003e10 Marcia: Allegro\u003cbr data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003e11 Canto: Con Moto\u003cbr data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003e12 Dialogo: Allegretto\u003cbr data-end=\"2244\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e13 Fuga: Andante Espressivo\u003cbr data-end=\"2274\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003e14 Moto Perpetuo: Presto\u003cbr data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003e15 Passacaglia: Lento Solenne\u003cbr data-end=\"2333\" data-start=\"2330\"\u003e16 Mournful Song (Under The Little Apple Tree): Molto Semplice\u003cbr data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003e17 Autumn: Vivace\u003cbr data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2415\"\u003e18 Street Song (The Grey Eagle): Pesante\u003cbr data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e19 Grant Repose Together With The Saints: Lento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003e20 Thrinos (For Solo Cello)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X-dC2XmpH5E?si=nA6h5hubt_sipYjI\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53334371434838,"sku":"7590522","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c788e559-176f-41af-bc37-ccafae9733dd.jpg?v=1777451408","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/john-tavener-steven-isserlis-london-symphony-orchestra-gennadi-rozhdestvensky-the-protecting-veil","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}