John Tavener - Thrinos, for solo cello, performed by Steven Isserlis on Good Friday 2020

Thrinos (Lament) for solo cello was composed late in 1990, for Steven Isserlis. The title, Tavener writes, 'has both liturgical and folk significance in Greece - the Thrinos of the Mother of God sung at the Epitaphios on Good Friday and the Thrinos of mourning which is chanted over the dead body on the house of a close friend.' Tavener wrote his Thrinos to commemorate the death of a close friend.

[@shirleyhare6177]

It seems very sad, but that is what a lament is supposed to be, you really feel your music, after that, may I wish you and your family a Pleasant isolated Easter, Australia

[@marlenemeldrum7382]

GROßARTIG...GRANDIOS...

[@markrichardson9591]

Lovely, so much feeling, sad yes but very enjoyable, thank you for sharing.

[@OrchestraTeacher]

Thank you.

[@moret1957]

Maravillosa obra,y maravilloso cellista,rescata colores y climas en diferentes momentos solo como èl sabe hacerlo,gracias por compartirlo,desde estas tierras lejanas,un afectuoso abrazo!!.

[@lianaharutyunyan4853]

Peaceful!!!Thank you

[@jeremyhill2183]

Thoughtful, thought-provoking, meditative, meaningful, beautiful, yes, but not, I think, “entertainment”, as it has been categorised. There is so much wonderful choral music for the season, but not so much instrumental. Thank you for sharing this.

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

amazing!! so beautiful!!

[@cellio9]

Beautiful

[@parapsicologiaymisterioHQ.]

Sabes de hace años que eres espectacular como cellista...mejoraría solo traducir en español tus palabras..llegarías a muchísimos músicos que no hablamos inglés..no se si veras esto ..un abrazo