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Classical Music

sprinkleeninow

(22,242 posts) Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:38 PM 3 hrs ago

Tavener's 'Mahashakti'

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Tavener's 'Mahashakti' (Original Post) sprinkleeninow 3 hrs ago OP

Nice! I've been listening to this Tavener piece recently..... Blue Owl 1 hr ago #1

Following description spot-on. Some Greek flavor, definitely Orthodox chant, percussion tones as struck in a monastery. sprinkleeninow 41 min ago #2

Blue Owl

(58,708 posts)

1. Nice! I've been listening to this Tavener piece recently.....

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 01:56 AM

1 hr ago

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sprinkleeninow

(22,242 posts)

2. Following description spot-on. Some Greek flavor, definitely Orthodox chant, percussion tones as struck in a monastery.

Reply to Blue Owl (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 02:44 AM

41 min ago

"The piece is a profoundly spiritual, meditative experience, characterized by a mix of austere and ecstatic moments."
SoundStage.com

Appreciate you sharing. 💟

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