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Orchestra (Study Score) SKU: HL.14032888 Composed by John Tavener. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 80 pages. Chester Music #CH59030. Published by Chester Music (HL.14032888). ISBN 9780711923935. UPC: 884088444433. 7.0x10.0x0.225 inches.One of Tavener's most famous works, The Protecting Veil for solo cello and string orchestra was commissioned by the BBC for the 1989 series of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. The first performance was given in September 1989 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, by Steven Isserlis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Oliver Knussen. Study Score. Duration c. 42mins. Cello with piano reduction also available: item 14042283.