John Tavener shaped a contemplative aesthetic that places the word at the heart of the music. His writing, often slow and luminous, creates spaces for meditation within both worship and concert settings.
?Mother Of God Here I Stand? offers a restrained supplication, supported by subdued harmonies and the accompaniment of the organ. The SATB voices move in expressive homophony, inviting careful control of breath and timbre. Ideal for liturgical moments and Advent vigils.