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Sir John Kenneth Tavener (28 January 1944 – 12 November 2013) was an English composer, known for his extensive output of choral religious works. Among his best known works are The Lamb (1982), The Protecting Veil (1988), and Song for Athene (1993).
Sir John Tavener. Inspiration. The composer’s journey through the decades, with a guide to selected compositions. Composition. The composer’s works, recordings, films, books and talks, and where to find them. Life. From Wembley Park to rural Dorset, via Greece and further East. News.
Sir John Tavener was a British composer who was strongly influenced by sacred and spiritual texts. Although some critics dismissed his work as lightweight, Tavener drew praise for making classical music accessible to the masses.
13 Nov 2013 · John Tavener, a British composer known for his meditative, sometimes passionate sacred works and colorfully scored orchestral pieces — including the popular cello concerto “The Protecting Veil,”...
12 Nov 2013 · Sir John Tavener was a composer who wove spirituality and mysticism into his writing. His early avant garde works contrasted strongly with the later pieces for which he became better...
Explore the works, recordings, films, books and talks of the late composer John Tavener. Learn about his musical style, sources and poets, and how to buy his scores.
Chester Music is proud to publish all of John Tavener's works from his distinguished career - three hundred and fifteen in total are available for live performance, recording and streaming. Explore his works here.
